2021 Volvo V90 C-Country B5 Mhev AWD A 2.0L Electric diesel · SN71 JPX

The Volvo V90 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 25 August 2025 at 38,925 miles with zero defects recorded. This outcome is significant because the preceding test on 6 September 2024 at 29,817 miles had flagged multiple minor advisories, all of which appear to have been addressed in the intervening eleven months. The absence of any new or recurring advisories in the most recent submission suggests attentive ownership and a current state of mechanical soundness. No advisory or failure items have carried forward, indicating that the vehicle is not harbouring unresolved wear or latent deterioration. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the 2024 and 2025 tests, the car covered 9,108 miles over roughly eleven months, which sits at the upper end of normal annual usage at approximately 9,900 miles per year during that period. Cumulatively, the 38,925 recorded miles against a five-year age gives an annualised average of roughly 7,785 miles, which is broadly typical for a diesel-powered estate used for mixed commuting and longer journeys. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden drops that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of non-use. The record is sparse, with only two logged tests, but both are clean passes and the trajectory is clearly positive. The 2024 test flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside a cut in the offside rear tyre. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of all four brake discs and pads to confirm the discs have been replaced or remain within acceptable thickness and scoring limits. The tyre advisory was minor, but the offside rear tyre should be examined for any further sidewall damage, bulging, or embedded objects, particularly if the original tyre has not been replaced. Given the all-wheel-drive configuration and the B5 mild-hybrid diesel powertrain, checking the condition of all four tyres for even tread wear and correct specification is advisable, as uneven wear on an AWD system can indicate alignment issues or neglected rotation intervals. Beyond the flagged items, a prospective buyer should inspect the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and exhaust fixings, as Volvo models of this era are generally well-protected but not immune to surface rust in high-mileage or salt-exposed use. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers should be checked for leaks or deterioration, particularly at this mileage where front-end components may be approaching mid-life wear. The exhaust system and diesel particulate filter operation should be verified through a cold start and a short drive to confirm no emissions-related faults emerge. Overall, the MOT record reflects a vehicle that has moved from minor wear advisories to a fully clean bill of health, but a hands-on mechanical inspection remains prudent before purchase.