2014 Volvo V40 SE D2 1.6L Diesel · UFZ 5035

This Volvo V40 presents an exceptionally stable maintenance profile. The most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 117,661 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to February 2021, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has benefited from proactive servicing outside of the statutory testing regime. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a twelve year old diesel. Between the February 2021 test at 93,623 miles and the December 2025 test at 117,661 miles, the car covered 24,038 miles over nearly five years. This averages to roughly 4,800 miles per year in the latter half of its life, which is significantly lower than its lifetime average of 9,805 miles per year. Such a drop in usage can sometimes lead to battery degradation or perished rubber components, though the clean MOT records do not currently reflect these issues. The absence of any advisories over the last five tests is rare for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Typically, one would expect to see mentions of worn suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or tyre tread depth warnings. Because the MOT record is devoid of these common wear-and-tear flags, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas the MOT tester might overlook. This includes checking the condition of the timing belt and water pump, as these are critical service items that do not feature in a standard MOT test. A manual check of the oil for sludge and a test of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration cycle is advised given the lower recent annual mileage. While the structural integrity appears sound based on the lack of corrosion flags, verifying the service history for fluid changes will confirm if the mechanical health matches the clean DVSA record.