2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · AJ65 DPZ

The 2016 Volvo V40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 January 2026 at 67,593 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old car, averaging roughly 6,759 miles per year against the 67,593 miles recorded. The tests on 2 January 2025 at 62,884 miles, 2 January 2024 at 57,872 miles, and 22 December 2022 at 52,252 miles show steady, low annual use with no abrupt accumulation. A single failure appears on 21 December 2022 at 52,247 miles, reversed the next day with a pass at 52,252 miles and no defects listed on either entry, indicating a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The record carries no advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. Such a clean run across four years suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A buyer should still confirm in person that tyres, wiper blades, and underbody condition match the absence of flagged wear. Given the sparse but consistent history, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on structural integrity and hidden rust, particularly around sills and subframes, plus a check of brake caliper operation after the long standing periods implied by low yearly mileage. The DVSA data alone shows no recurring problems and no worsening trend.