VOLVO V402012 · 1.6L Diesel

The 2012 Volvo V40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 105,709 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of annual passes since March 2023. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five entries, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening condition or recurring defect patterns in the recorded period. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 14-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,551 miles per year. The record shows 89,843 miles at the March 2023 test, rising to 96,860 miles by March 2024, 101,466 miles by March 2025, and 105,709 miles by March 2026. Annual gains of around 5,000 to 7,000 miles reflect consistent, moderate use with no sudden accumulation or long dormant gaps. The only anomaly is the failed test on 12 March 2024 at 96,860 miles with no defects listed, reversed by a pass one day later on 13 March 2024 at identical mileage, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the car's age and 105,709 miles. The MOT history shows no flagged wear on these components, but Volvo V40 chassis and rear suspension arms are known to suffer structural rust by this mileage if previous owners skipped underseal care. The clean record implies the prior keeper maintained basic statutory testing discipline, yet absence of advisories does not confirm consumable condition. Verify tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions during a physical viewing before purchase.