2021 Volvo XC40 R-Design T5 Recharge Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · CV70 YJR

The Volvo XC40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 17 January 2025 at 39,400 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The prior test on 18 January 2024 at 27,805 miles also passed cleanly. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories or failures indicates the previous keeper maintained the vehicle to a satisfactory standard with no escalating mechanical concerns. Annual mileage averages 7,880 across the recorded span, aligning with typical use for a five-year-old car. The records show 11,595 miles added between January 2024 and January 2025, a moderate accumulation that suggests regular but not excessive use. The MOT history is sparse, covering only two tests with no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion, so no neglect patterns or consumable-skipping behaviour are visible in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The Recharge T5 hybrid drivetrain places added load on the rear axle and braking system through regenerative recovery; check brake disc condition and caliper operation even though the tester raised no binding or wear flags. Inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related degradation, and confirm underbody structural integrity given the vehicle may have stood for periods between the low-mileage years. Given the 17-month gap to today's date of 8 July 2026, the last test is now over a year old. Verify the battery health and 12-volt auxiliary system, and arrange a fresh MOT before purchase to confirm the clean trend holds.