2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · SB07 EFT

The Volvo XC90 failed its most recent MOT on 28 June 2025 at 202,567 miles, leaving it currently unroadworthy. The maintenance trend shows a worrying late-stage pattern: two consecutive summers produced failures at the test bay, yet the DVLA record lists no defects against either failure. That absence of recorded defects on a failed test is irregular and points to either administrative gaps in the record or faults the buyer must physically verify. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly in June 2024 at 201,145 miles, June 2023 at 198,163 miles, and July 2022 at 195,915 miles. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,600 miles, typical for a 19-year-old vehicle. The gap between the July 2022 pass at 195,915 miles and the June 2023 pass at 198,163 miles shows only 2,248 miles covered, suggesting a period of light use or prolonged standing that can accelerate rubber perishing and brake seizure. From 2023 to 2024 the car covered about 2,980 miles, then just 1,422 miles to the 2025 failure. Low recent use combined with two failed tests in twelve months implies the previous keeper deferred rectification work. Because the 2025 and 2024 failures carry no listed defects, the buyer must treat the brake system, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, and underbody structural integrity as unverified. A Volvo of this age and mileage commonly develops corrosion at subframe mounts and worn anti-roll bar links. The tester flagged nothing on paper, but a clean advisory column across five years is atypical for a 200,000-mile 4x4. Inspect the vehicle on a ramp before purchase. Check for binding calipers from standing, cracked suspension arms, and hidden chassis rust behind cladding. Confirm the reason for the June 2025 failure with the testing station, as the record alone gives no mechanical detail to justify roadworthiness.