2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · DS64 HPL

The 2026-06-18 test was conducted on 121,854 miles in October 2025, placing the vehicle well within the acceptable range for its age and mileage. The MOT record demonstrates a clear worsening trend in mechanical condition, with the most recent failure occurring on 2025-10-06, which indicates that the vehicle has not undergone adequate preventative maintenance since the previous successful test at 121,854 miles. The mileage profile is characterized by rapid accumulation, particularly since the 2025-10-06 failure, where the tester flagged offside front coil springs as fractured or broken. This rapid wear pattern suggests that the vehicle has experienced significant exposure to mechanical stress, potentially due to irregular driving habits or lack of proper servicing. The gap between the 2025-10-06 failure and the 2023-09-27 test is notable, as the 2025-10-06 entry shows no further defects, while the 2023-09-27 test revealed a failure of the nearside front position lamp and a brake pad that was less than 1.5 mm thick, indicating that the vehicle has not been maintained for over three years. Given the recurring faults of the front suspension components and the brake system, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity, particularly the coil springs and brake discs, and for corrosion on exhaust components. The maintenance history indicates that while the engine and drivetrain have been inspected, the suspension and braking systems have not been serviced in a way that would prevent wear, suggesting a need for immediate professional assessment to rule out hidden damage.