2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · FM65 KYJ

The Volvo V40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 January 2026 at 80,387 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 17 December 2024 at 72,806 miles confirms no ongoing mechanical or structural concerns across the available history. Mileage progression sits at a typical level for an eleven-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,300 miles per year. The record shows 56,060 miles at the December 2022 test, 65,573 by December 2023, and 72,806 by December 2024, a steady annual climb of around 8,000 to 9,000 miles. A short gap appears between the 10 December 2024 failure at 72,654 miles and the 17 December 2024 pass at 72,806 miles, but no defects were listed on either entry, so the retest likely addressed administrative or unrecorded minor points rather than worn components. The MOT data shows no advisories or faults across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, which suggests the previous owners kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody for hidden rust, plus a check of consumable items such as tyre tread depth and wiper blades that the tests did not flag. Given the clean record and consistent mileage, this V40 shows no warning signs of deferred maintenance. A pre-purchase mechanical review remains sensible, but the official history supports a sound used-car proposition.