2013 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · WM63 LGA

The Volvo XC90 presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 21 July 2025 at 116,111 miles returned a completely clean pass with zero defects, which is a strong indicator of attentive maintenance in the current ownership. This clean bill of health follows a period of minor electrical niggles and a notable brake fault, suggesting the vehicle has been properly sorted after a brief spell of neglect or deferred work. The mileage progression tells a coherent story of regular use. The car covered 6,579 miles between the November 2024 test and the July 2025 test, and 6,674 miles between the December 2023 and November 2024 tests. This is a steady, consistent accumulation that aligns with the vehicle's roughly 8,900 miles per year lifetime average. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, indicating the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods. The most significant historical fault occurred on 21 November 2024, when the car failed with both nearside and offside parking brakes inoperative and overall parking brake efficiency below 50 percent. The very next day, on 22 November 2024, it passed cleanly at the same 109,532 miles, confirming the issue was promptly repaired. This points to a specific mechanical event rather than a chronic problem. A buyer should still physically test the parking brake on a slope to verify the handbrake holds firmly and releases completely without binding, as a poorly adjusted or partially seized mechanism can recur on these models. The recurring stop lamp advisories in December 2023 and November 2024, both concerning multiple light sources with up to half not functioning, suggest a pattern of bulb or LED cluster degradation rather than a one-off failure. The July 2025 clean pass indicates these were resolved, but a buyer should still cycle through all rear lights, including the high-mounted central stop lamp, before purchase. Beyond the electrical items, the clean recent MOT is encouraging, though a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines remains wise on a thirteen-year-old XC90 of this mileage.