2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · RO57 KUF

The Volvo XC90 presents a stable and recently confirmed roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 8 April 2026 at 113,001 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, achieved just over two months ago, indicates that the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order. The maintenance trend over the past three years shows a clear improvement. While the 2024 test flagged worn suspension bushes across all four corners and uneven tyre wear, the 2025 test saw those same suspension components still flagged as worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and the most recent 2026 test cleared the vehicle entirely. This suggests the previous owner addressed the tyre and suspension wear issues between 2025 and 2026, bringing the vehicle back to a well-maintained standard. The mileage pattern tells an interesting story for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 19 years old with 113,001 miles, the annual average sits at approximately 5,947 miles per year, which is notably low. The record shows a gap of nearly 10,000 miles between the May 2023 test at 84,032 miles and the May 2024 test at 94,647 miles, followed by a jump of almost 10,000 miles to the May 2025 test at 104,647 miles. The vehicle then covered a further 8,354 miles in just under 11 months leading to the April 2026 test. This suggests the car may have seen periods of light use or standing, with more recent activity picking up. The relatively low annual mileage is generally favourable, though prolonged periods of inactivity can introduce its own concerns around seized components, stale fuel, and deteriorated rubber seals. Despite the clean 2026 result, the recurring theme across the 2024 and 2025 tests was worn lower suspension arm pins and bushes on all four corners. Although these were not deemed to cause excessive movement at the time, their repeated appearance signals that the front and rear suspension bushes are a known weak point on this example. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the condition of these bushes for deterioration and check the lower suspension arms for any play or cracking. The offside front coil spring corrosion noted in May 2025 also warrants a close visual inspection, as corrosion on coil springs can propagate and lead to spring failure, particularly on a vehicle of this age. The May 2025 failure for all four tyres being below the 1.6mm legal minimum, combined with the advisory in 2024 for inner edge wear on all tyres, points to a period of neglected tyre maintenance and possible alignment issues. While this appears to have been rectified before the 2026 test, a buyer should verify the current tyre condition, check for any uneven wear patterns, and confirm the wheel alignment is correct. The minor oil leak flagged in 2025, described as not excessive at the time, should also be inspected under the engine and around the transmission to ensure it has not worsened. Overall, the vehicle's recent clean MOT is encouraging, but the suspension and tyre history justifies a thorough physical inspection before purchase.