2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · ANB 777A

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing history. The latest MOT conducted on 20 October 2025 at 72,653 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure on the same day. The lack of specific defect data listed for that failure suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately or an administrative error occurred, but since 2022, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any advisories. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 48,879 miles and October 2025 at 72,653 miles, the car covered 23,774 miles, indicating a steady but light usage pattern. This low mileage typically implies less mechanical wear on drivetrain components and engine systems compared to high-mileage examples, though periods of standing can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based parts and fluids. While the record is clean of recurring advisories, a buyer should focus the physical inspection on components prone to age-related failure despite mileage. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for perish or cracking, as these can become brittle over fourteen years of use. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers, as low-use vehicles often suffer from brake oxidation. Additionally, verify the structural integrity of the underbody to ensure that hidden rust has not developed in areas not fully covered by the standard MOT inspection parameters.