2015 Volvo XC90 2.0L Diesel · T50 DAV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a transition from a clean record to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent test in August 2025 at 126,256 miles identified slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. While the vehicle passed, this advisory indicates that suspension components are beginning to reach their operational limit, moving away from the pristine seen in 2021 and 2022. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical long-term use, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. Between October 2021 at 103,121 miles and August 2025 at 126,256 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 23,000 miles, representing a steady usage profile. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, suggesting the car has been used regularly, though the accumulation of high mileage places increased demand on the heavy-duty drivetrain and suspension components inherent to a large Volvo XC90. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly to determine if the ball joint play has progressed into a failure that requires immediate replacement. The 2024 record noted a nail in the tyre and perishing on the offside rear, so a thorough check of the remaining rubber across all four tyres is necessary to ensure age-related cracking has not compromised the structural integrity. Given the low emissions reading in 2023, the engine should also be monitored for signs of poor combustion or carbon to ensure the system is operating efficiently at this high mileage.