2004 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · YT54 PHJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection. The test conducted on 9 January 2023 at 183,091 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that time. This follows a period in 2021 where the car failed two tests but was immediately rectified to pass, suggesting that the previous owner was willing to address identified faults to maintain legal road use. At 22 years old, the 183,091 recorded miles indicate the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,322 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a large family SUV. The data shows a consistent pattern of use, with roughly 13,500 miles covered between January 2021 and December 2021, and another 20,600 miles covered between December 2021 and January 2023. However, there is now a gap of over three years since the last recorded MOT in January 2023. This lapse means the current state of the mechanical and safety components is unverified and the vehicle has likely aged significantly since the last professional assessment. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, given the high mileage and the age of the XC90. This model is known for wear on control arm bushes, dampers, and coil springs, which often degrade over such high mileages. Because the last record is now three years old, the inspector should check for emerging structural corrosion on the chassis and verify the integrity of the exhaust system. Testing for binding brake calipers and checking the thickness of the brake discs is also essential to ensure no significant issues have developed during the extended period without official testing.