2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · DA16 ABK

The Volvo V40 presents as roadworthy following the October 2025 test cycle, with the most recent pass recorded at 99,510 miles on 2025-10-20 showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the five-year record, with every annual test from November 2022 through to October 2025 returning a clean result. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 2025-10-20 at 99,509 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass at one mile more; this points to an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault on the vehicle. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2016 registered car, averaging near 9,950 miles per year against the 99,510 miles recorded. The DVSA data shows steady annual use: 81,214 miles in November 2022, 87,093 by November 2023, 93,012 in November 2024, and 99,510 by October 2025. No rapid accumulation or prolonged standing gaps appear. The clean advisory columns across all dates indicate the prior owner kept consumables and core systems within limits, though the sparse defect history offers little insight into component-level wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the car is now ten years old and past 99,000 miles. The MOT record flags no corrosion or structural concerns, yet testers issued no advisories at any stage, which can mean minor wear escaped notation rather than that the vehicle is fault-free. Verify the V5C and the October 2025 failure-to-pass sequence with the test centre to confirm no suppressed defect. Otherwise, the documentary history supports a well-maintained, lower-risk purchase pending a physical underside and brake assessment.