2018 Volvo V90 2.0L Diesel · SR18 OUA

The vehicle's recent MOT history indicates a worsening maintenance trend. A pass on 17 April 2026 at 50,835 miles followed a failure just three days prior, which cited a split offside front constant velocity boot and two front tyres with structural damage. This represents a clear deterioration from the previous year, where the same CV boot was merely 'severely deteriorated' in April 2025. The recurrence and escalation of the CV boot fault, combined with the reappearance of tyre defects after a prior repair, suggest inconsistent or inadequate remedial work by the previous owner. Mileage accumulation has been above the calculated average of approximately 6,354 miles per year in recent periods. Between the May 2024 test at 39,755 miles and the April 2025 test at 44,212 miles, the car covered about 4,457 miles in under 11 months. From April 2025 to April 2026, it accumulated a further 6,623 miles. This higher recent usage likely contributed to the accelerated failure of the CV boot and tyre wear, though the overall lifetime mileage of 50,835 remains typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. A buyer must prioritise a detailed physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain. The persistent offside front constant velocity boot fault is the most critical issue; a split boot will have contaminated the joint with dirt and lost grease, leading to imminent joint failure and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Both front tyres, specifically the 255/35 ZR20 items, must be examined for existing structural damage such as separated ply or exposed cords, as recorded in April 2026. While brake pads were noted as wearing thin in May 2024 and are not mentioned subsequently, their current thickness should be verified alongside the condition of the discs for any signs of binding or uneven wear. No structural corrosion or major suspension component failures are recorded, but the history demands verification of these specific, recurring wear items.