2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BD63 ENH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 13 November 2025 at 145,007 miles. The maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern where the car fails a test a few days before the scheduled annual appointment in both 2024 and 2025, yet successfully passes thereafter with no recorded defects. This behaviour suggests that the previous owner likely addresses minor, rectifyable issues, such as bulbs, wipers, or minor lighting adjustments, immediately prior to the test rather than allowing faults to escalate into significant mechanical failures. At 13 years old with 145,007 miles recorded, the Volvo averages approximately 11,154 miles per year. This aligns closely with UK national averages for a passenger vehicle of this age. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 6,700 miles covered between the November 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 6,752 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This consistent mileage indicates the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seized brake calipers or internal corrosion in fluid systems. Since the MOT history shows no recurring advisories or structural failures, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that the MOT does not fully test. Inspect the suspension arm bushes and coil springs for signs of tearing, as these often degrade at the 140,000-mile mark. Given the age of the vehicle, check the underside for corrosion on the exhaust system and rear mounting points, as the lack of recorded structural defects does not guarantee the absence of surface rust on an older chassis.