2012 VOLVO V402.0L Diesel

The most recent MOT from February 2026 at 92,824 miles shows a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a failed test just four days prior, also at a near-identical mileage, where no specific failure items were logged in the DVSA record. The pattern across the available history is one of sparse data, with no mechanical or structural faults flagged in any of the five tests dating back to February 2024. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the absence of detailed failure reasons in the 2026 and 2025 entries leaves some gaps in the full picture. Mileage accumulation has been moderate and consistent with a vehicle of this age. Between February 2024 and February 2025 the car covered 6,313 miles, and a further 2,961 miles were added over the following year to February 2026. The recorded 92,824 miles over roughly 14 years equates to about 6,630 miles annually, which points to regular but not intensive use. No long periods of inactivity or sudden spikes in mileage appear in the MOT record. The test history is unusually clean for a car approaching 100,000 miles. No worn suspension bushes, corroded brake pipes, binding calipers, or deteriorating coil springs have been noted. The 2026 failure does not list the cause, so a buyer should verify what component required attention and ensure the repair was carried out to a proper standard. A pre-purchase inspection should still focus on the condition of the brake discs and pads, exhaust system integrity, and any early signs of corrosion on underbody components, given the vehicle’s age and the lack of advisory notes to guide expectations. The blank MOT record suggests the car has either been maintained diligently or that testers recorded minimal detail. A buyer should request service invoices to confirm that routine items such as cambelt replacement, brake fluid changes, and suspension wear checks have been addressed outside the MOT scheme. The absence of recurring faults is encouraging, but the sparse DVSA data means physical verification of the car’s mechanical health remains essential.