2007 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · SP57 HCD

This 2007 Volvo XC90 passed its most recent MOT on 2 February 2026, but the test immediately prior on the same day resulted in a failure. The failure was triggered by an offside front track rod end ball joint with excessive play and a rear fog lamp wiring fault. Both issues were rectified before the retest pass, though the remedial work suggests the vehicle was not presented in roadworthy condition initially. The mileage of 181,480 miles over roughly 19 years translates to approximately 9,552 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. This does not suggest unusually hard use, nor does it point to prolonged standing. The wear pattern evident in the MOT history, however, indicates that age and corrosion are the dominant concerns rather than mileage alone. A clear recurring theme emerges across the recent test history: suspension corrosion, brake wear, and steering geometry issues. The offside front track rod end ball joint failure in February 2026 followed documented play in the steering rack inner joint noted a year earlier in March 2025. The suspension arms on both the nearside front and offside rear have been flagged as corroded at the last two tests, with the rear sub-frame also showing corrosion, though structural integrity has not yet been compromised. This pattern suggests the vehicle is ageing poorly in terms of rust development, particularly in load-bearing suspension components.