2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · DP67 AXB

The most recent MOT from December 2025 shows a pass at 22,492 miles, but three recurring advisories appear on every test since 2023: both front inner brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, and the offside front lower suspension arm bush is worn. None of these items are severe enough to fail, but their persistence across three consecutive annual tests—with no repairs recorded—means the condition trend is stable but not improving. The mileage pattern—roughly 2,500 miles per year—is very low. While this often implies lighter mechanical wear, the advisory list tells a slightly different story. The inner brake disc surfaces have now been flagged for three years running, which is unusual for such low annual mileages. This often points to corrosion from standing rather than friction wear. If the car has been sat unused for long periods, the discs may have developed pitting that will not clear up with normal driving, making future replacement likely. The offside lower arm bush wear, also repeat-flagged, may be age-related rather than mileage-related, but it still needs monitoring. The 2023 test was also a pass with identical advisories, so there has been no sudden deterioration. However, an owner who leaves advisories unaddressed for three years may have skimped on other preventive maintenance.