2016 Volvo XC90 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · RF16 OMJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and deferred attention. While it passed its latest test in December 2024 at 72,812 miles, this followed a failure just three weeks prior at 72,507 miles. The recurring nature of faults in the steering and suspension components, specifically involving the track rod ends and ball joints, suggests that the owner only addresses issues once they reach a point MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use family vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between July 2019 and January 2021, during which the vehicle covered roughly 9,000 miles. Since the 2022 test, the mileage has accumulated more steadily, covering over 31,000 miles in four years. This higher annual mileage relative to the earlier years has likely contributed to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres and leaking dust covers noted in the most recent tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly and steering geometry. The tester flagged repeated play in the nearside front track rod end and offside front lower suspension ball joints across 2023 and 2024, indicating a persistent weakness in the front end. The oil leak from the rear differential identified in late 2024 requires a close look to determine if it is a minor seep or an active seal failure necessitating immediate replacement. Furthermore, the inner-edge wear on the rear tyres suggests an alignment issue that needs to be verified to prevent premature tyre failure.