2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · D2 MWY

The 2013 Volvo V40 presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 160,403 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only anomaly appears on 27 August 2024, when the vehicle failed and then passed on the same day at 138,530 miles with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or retest correction rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage has accumulated at a high rate for a 13-year-old car, averaging roughly 12,339 miles per year. The record shows 113,196 miles at the 21 November 2022 test, rising to 120,452 by 13 September 2023, then 138,530 by August 2024, and 160,403 by September 2025. The 2022 to 2023 gap spans over ten months yet adds only 7,256 miles, while the 2024 to 2025 interval covers thirteen months with 21,873 miles added, reflecting consistent high use rather than prolonged standing. The DVSA data flags no advisories across the five-year span, so no recurring wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion appears in the official record. A clean sheet at this mileage suggests the previous owners kept the car to test standard, though the absence of advisories at 160,000 miles is unusual for a Volvo of this age and warrants verification. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, exhaust emissions, and drivetrain condition. High annual mileage elevates risk of worn engine mounts, degraded bushings, and tired dampers not yet caught by MOT thresholds. Confirming full service history against the recorded 160,403 miles remains the prudent step before purchase.