2018 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · CK18 HPJ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026-06-05 at 48,615 miles, but only after failing the same day due to a faulty offside rear position lamp and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with edge wear. This indicates the car is currently roadworthy, but the failure on a simple lamp and a tyre already flagged in prior tests suggests maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive. The trend is worsening: tyre wear has been an advisory since 2025 and escalated to a failure in 2024 and again in 2026, while front brake components have been noted as thinning or worn for three consecutive tests. The recorded mileage of 48,615 over eight years equates to an average of 6,077 miles annually, which is typical for a used family SUV. There are no gaps exceeding 12 months between tests, and the annual mileage increase has been consistent: 5,791 miles between 2024 and 2025, and 5,369 miles between 2025 and 2026. This suggests regular use without long periods of inactivity, though the lack of a test in mid-2023 raises a minor question about whether the vehicle was off the road or simply missed a test window. The consistency in mileage progression supports the reliability of the recorded figures. A buyer must inspect the front brake system thoroughly: the discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored since 2024, and the pads have been described as wearing thin since 2025. These are not minor advisories—they indicate imminent replacement is likely. The recurring tyre wear on the nearside front, now at failure level, points to possible misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or incorrect inflation. The offside rear lamp failure is a simple fix, but its recurrence in the same location after previous tests suggests either poor repair quality or underlying electrical issues. No structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures have been recorded, which is positive, but the pattern of brake and tyre degradation demands immediate attention before long-term use.