2015 Volvo V40 SE D4 2.0L Diesel · FN15 OGV

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 20 December 2021 at 105,793 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable and satisfactory roadworthiness status at that point. However, the absence of any subsequent tests since then—over four and a half years ago—means the current condition cannot be confirmed. The prior failure in early December 2021, just 18 days before the pass, showed no defects listed, suggesting the failure may have been administrative or due to an unrecorded minor issue, but the clean result that followed implies no major mechanical faults were present at the time. The recorded mileage of 105,793 miles over 11 years equates to an average of 9,618 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap between the 2019 and 2021 tests, with no recorded MOT between July 2019 and December 2021, a 29-month interval. This suggests the car may have been off the road or not driven regularly during that period, which could affect seals, fluids, and battery health. The jump from 75,334 miles in June 2018 to 82,797 miles in July 2019 reflects normal annual use, but the lack of tests in between makes it impossible to verify if maintenance was consistent during those years. A buyer must inspect the condition of the tyres, brake system, and engine seals closely, as the 2018 failure highlighted critical issues: both front tyres were below legal tread depth, the engine was leaking oil severely, and the MIL was inoperative—indicating potential neglect of basic diagnostics and consumables. The windscreen wipers also failed twice, suggesting possible deterioration of the blade mechanism or linkage. The tyre pressure monitoring system fault in 2018 remains unverified since, and the absence of any MOT since 2021 means suspension components, exhaust integrity, and brake fluid condition are unknown. Corrosion around wheel arches, subframe mounts, and brake lines should be checked, particularly if the car was stored or driven in damp conditions during its untested period.