2008 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · RV08 VYP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 211,901 miles passed, it followed a failure just nine days prior due to critical safety issues including a weakened centre seat belt. The trend for suspension components is stable but concerning, with control arm bushes consistently flagged as advisories across three consecutive years, suggesting that the owner only addresses these faults once they reach the threshold of inspection failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's eighteen-year age, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per year. The car covered 22,424 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 11,448 miles in the following year up to the December 2025 tests. This high-annual usage places significant strain on the Volvo XC90's heavy chassis and drivetrain, which explains the persistent wear observed on the steering rack inner joints and suspension bushings noted in the record. A buyer must inspect the front and rear suspension thoroughly, as the rear lower control arm bushes and front anti-roll bar linkages have shown recurring degradation. The steering rack inner joints flagged in 2023 remain a point of interest to ensure the play has not developed into a costly failure. Furthermore, the parking brake efficiency failure in late 2025 requires a physical check of the rear drums or shoes to ensure the adjustment is holding correctly after the subsequent pass. The presence of inner edge wear on the offside front tyre noted in 2024 indicates a likely alignment issue or worn ball joints. Given the failure of the centre row seat belt in December 2025, the buyer should verify that all safety restraints have been replaced and not merely signed off. The high mileage and age necessitate a close look for structural corrosion, particularly on the subframe mounting points, as the MOT record does not detail the extent of surface rust on the chassis.