2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · CV65 VBM

The Volvo V40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 57,748 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of examinations since 2022. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the supplied history, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. Recorded mileage sits at 57,748 against an 11-year lifespan, equating to circa 5,250 miles per year. The tester logged 49,133 miles on 29 May 2024, rising from 45,154 on 23 May 2023 and 40,018 on 7 June 2022. Annual accumulation stays between 3,900 and 8,600 miles, with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. A single anomaly appears on 28 May 2024 when the car failed at 49,130 miles, yet the record cites no defects and the retest passed one day later at 49,133; this points to an administrative or presentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect. Low mileage and five successive clean certificates suggest the previous keeper conducted basic upkeep and avoided harsh duty cycles. No corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues were flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition, as MOT sheets omit hidden rust and intermittent binding calipers not evident during a static test. Given the sparse but unblemished record, prioritise verifying service history and confirming the 2024 failure entry was clerical. The V40 demands no immediate corrective work from the MOT data, though pre-purchase checks on tyre sidewalls and wiper blades remain sensible on a car of this age.