2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · DC14 CAM

The 2017 Volvo V40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 July 2025 at 55,859 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed test logged on the same date at 55,857 miles showed no defects, indicating an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in July 2024, July 2023, and July 2022 all passed cleanly with no advisories, confirming a consistent absence of flagged wear across five consecutive years. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,200 miles per year. The record shows 35,077 miles at the July 2022 test, rising to 38,323 by July 2023, then 46,241 by July 2024, and 55,859 by July 2025. The annual increments of 3,000 to 9,600 miles reflect steady private use with no standing periods or sudden high-mileage bursts. The clean test history across this span suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. The DVSA data logs no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, or corrosion, so no recurring fault pattern exists to target. Focus the viewing on underbody structural integrity and brake component condition, as these items can degrade between annual tests without triggering an MOT defect. The same-date fail with zero defects warrants confirmation that the V5C and DVSA portal show a single valid certificate for 29 July 2025.