2014 VOLVO V401.6L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent testing history. The most recent inspection conducted on 10 April 2025 at 129,659 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a previous failure on the same day that curiously listed no defects. This suggests an administrative error or a minor technicality that was rectified immediately, as the car has since maintained a clean record without advisories or failures for the last three annual cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's twelve-year age, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. Between May 2022 at 110,834 miles and April 2025 at 129,659 miles, the car covered roughly 18,825 miles, indicating a steady usage pattern of roughly 6,200 miles per annum. There is no evidence of long periods of stagnation which could lead to dry rot or seized components, nor is there excessive mileage that would prematurely age drivetrain or suspension elements. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear areas typical for a Volvo V40 at this 130,000-mile mark. The buyer should examine the front control arm bushes and rear mounts for tearing, as these often degrade at this mileage. Given the clean MOT history, checking for brake caliper binding or uneven disc wear is advisable, as the MOT only tests components under specific conditions and does not assess the overall remaining life of the braking system.