What should I pay attention to if I buy a high mileage car?

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What should I pay attention to if I buy a high mileage car?

I'm thinking of buying a high mileage Volvo XC90. Any tips of what to look out for?

Asked on 21 May 2020 by Jeffery John Basset

Answered by Dan Powell

Everything. The Volvo XC90 is a very large and complicated car. A high mileage example will need new brakes, clutch. tyres, DPF and timing belt sooner rather than later. Avoid all examples that do not have a full service history that traces the car's history all the way back to the original dealer.

All reported faults can be found here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volvo/xc90-2002

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