2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · CV14 WMC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a lapse in proactive maintenance. During the test on November 18, 2025, at 89,616 miles, the car failed due to a fractured offside front coil spring and a nail in the offside rear tyre. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass the following day at 89,649 miles, the failure of a structural suspension component suggests that parts are only addressed upon breaking rather than being replaced during routine service intervals. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. There is a significant jump of 15,896 miles between November 2024 and November 2025, following a 10,988-mile interval between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This acceleration suggests the vehicle has undergone longer-distance use recently, which often leads to accelerated perishing of rubber components as noted in the November 2022 test at 52,836 miles. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the fractured coil spring may have caused uneven wear on the shock absorbers or tyres. Check all four tyres for sidewall cracking and perishing, as the 2022 record indicates the rubber is prone to age-related degradation despite low mileage. Given the recent failure of the spring, checking for corrosion or stress fractures on the remaining subframe and mounting points is essential to ensure no further structural failures are imminent.