2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · BF04 AHF

The 2026-06-22 MOT at 49,033 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and suggesting a stable maintenance trend. At 49,033 miles the car averages just over 5,400 miles per year, well below the typical 7,500‑8,000 miles expected for a 2017 model, indicating either light usage or extended periods of inactivity. The record shows a clean run from 2020 (20,372 miles) through 2021 (23,103) to 2022 (28,778) with no intervening tests, and a steady increase of roughly 5,500 miles per year thereafter, with the most recent jump from 43,231 miles in June 2025 to 49,033 miles in June 2026. A buyer should focus on the suspension components that have not been explicitly recorded as failing, checking rear coil springs, suspension bushes and steering linkage for wear or binding, and verifying that the previously flagged near‑side front and rear tyres are within legal tread depth and free of edge wear. The 2025 tyre wear warnings imply the braking system should be examined for binding calipers, disc condition and pad thickness. Inspect the chassis and wheel arches for corrosion, especially around the rear subframe, and confirm that the exhaust system shows no excessive rust or leaks. Check the windscreen wiper mechanism and blade condition, as the 2023 failure indicates a potential loss of effective clearing.