VOLVO V402018 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean passes to emerging consumable wear issues. The most recent test in September 2025 at 24,893 miles flagged both front and rear brake pads as wearing thin at 3mm. This marks a departure from the clean record in August 2024 at 22,000 miles, indicating that components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,112 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with only 3,575 miles covered between August 2024 and another 2,893 miles added by September 2025. While this low mileage reduces mechanical strain on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between uses often lead to rubber-based components deforming through age rather than tread wear. A buyer must physically inspect the tyres closely, as the history reveals a recurring issue of perishing and cracking sidewalls noted in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Because the car likely sits for long periods, the rubber compound may be dry rotting despite having significant tread depth. The tester also noted a damaged central mirror and thin pads, so the buyer should check the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, which frequently occurs on low-mileage vehicles that are not driven frequently enough to clear surface rust.