2018 Volvo XC90 2.0L Petrol · YJ68 XRK

The Volvo XC90 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 10 February 2026 passing cleanly at 65,662 miles. The record shows no recurring mechanical failures or structural corrosion defects, and the pattern of advisories has shifted from tyre condition and brake wear in earlier years to no recorded defects in the latest two tests. This suggests the vehicle has been kept in reasonable working order, though the presence of underside covers fitted during the 2025 and 2026 tests is a notable concern. These covers obscure components that the MOT tester would normally inspect, including brake lines, suspension mounting points, and structural underbody condition, making it impossible to verify the true state of those areas from the paperwork alone. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car covered approximately 8,780 miles per year on average, with the largest single-year interval being 12,360 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by a much tighter 8,780-mile gap through to the February 2026 test. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual test intervals are regular, with no missed years, which indicates the vehicle has been kept on the road and maintained on a predictable schedule. The most significant recurring theme in the record is tyre condition. In the March 2023 test at 34,130 miles, all four outer tyres were flagged for cracking, perishing, and cuts, which points to either age-related degradation or prolonged exposure to UV and weather. By the 2024 test, no tyre advisories appeared, suggesting a replacement set was fitted. Brake pads were flagged as wearing thin both front and rear in February 2024 at 44,522 miles, and the subsequent clean pass in 2025 implies these were replaced. These are consumable items and not indicative of neglect, though the 2023 tyre condition does raise a question about whether basic upkeep was deferred during that period. A buyer should inspect the underside thoroughly, given the covers present at the last two tests. Request removal of those covers to check for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, particularly around the rear where Volvo models of this generation can develop issues. Examine the current tyre set for date codes and even wear, and verify the condition of brake discs and pads despite the recent pass. The vehicle appears mechanically sound on paper, but the obscured underbody means a physical inspection by a qualified mechanic is essential before purchase.