2018 Volvo XC40 2.0L Petrol · AE68 NBL

The 2018 Volvo XC40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 October 2025 at 55,807 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Annual mileage has averaged close to 7,000 miles, consistent with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The records show steady annual accumulation: 30,086 miles in October 2021, rising to 36,634 by October 2022, 42,989 by October 2023, 49,007 by October 2024, and 55,807 by October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA data carries no advisories across any entry, so the history is sparse on fault detail rather than hiding recurring wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record offers no visibility of components the tester did not flag. The absence of advisories does not confirm freedom from wear, only that nothing breached test limits on the day. Given the clean pass history and modest mileage, prior owners appear to have kept the XC40 to a basic service standard. Verify service stamps and check tyre tread depth and wiper condition in person, since these consumables fall outside MOT failure thresholds until severely worn.