2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · D25 MLN

The Volvo S40 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 27 November 2025 at 91,534 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of administrative failures immediately preceding passes, with the vehicle failing on 25 November 2025 and again on 12 December 2024 before passing one day later on both occasions, each at identical mileages and with no defects logged. This suggests the failures stemmed from documentation or procedural issues rather than mechanical faults, and the underlying condition has remained clean across the three-year record. The mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The record shows 77,962 miles at the November 2023 test, rising to 85,560 miles by December 2024 and 91,534 miles by November 2025, equating to roughly 6,100 miles per year with no sudden accumulation or standing gaps. The sparse three-entry history with zero advisories across all tests indicates either light use or a previous owner who addressed wear before each examination, though the lack of flagged consumables gives no insight into tyre, brake disc, or suspension bush condition at the tested mileages. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills and subframes, as the MOT record carries no advisories that would confirm freedom from hidden rust. The braking system, coil springs, and suspension bushes should be physically checked for age-related fatigue despite the clean passes, given the car's 2011 build date and 91,534 miles of service. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass cycles at 85,560 and 91,534 miles warrant verification that the correct vehicle identification and test certificates are in order before purchase.