2009 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · T8 DAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent MOT test in June 2026 at 131,852 miles resulted in a pass, it highlighted a recurring trend of components being only addressed once they reach failure thresholds. The presence of a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot indicates that while the immediate fault was rectified, the vehicle continues to allow rubber and mechanical components to wear to the point of failure before intervention. At 17 years old, the recorded 131,852 miles represent an average of approximately 7,750 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for this age. There is a significant gap in records between December 2021 and May 2023, where the vehicle sat unrecorded for over 17 months. Since that period, the mileage accumulation has remained steady, averaging roughly 6,000 miles annually thereafter. However, the 2023 failure at 108,962 miles showed a period of sharp decline in maintenance standards, particularly regarding suspension geometry and braking efficiency. A buyer must carefully inspect the front suspension and braking system, as these areas show chronic issues. Suspension arm bushes and pins have been flagged repeatedly between 2017, 2021, and 2023, with the 2023 test specifically revealing a bent tie rod and a damaged offside rear suspension arm. The braking system also shows a history of fluctuating front discs in 2024 and a parking brake that failed with under 50 percent efficiency in 2023. The frequent reports of tyres worn to the edges or with exposed cords suggest potential alignment issues or neglect of basic consumable replacement intervals which should be verified during a physical inspection.