2020 Peugeot 308 Allure DIG SW Ptech S/S 1.2L Petrol · FV70 ZHU

A 2020 Peugeot 308 with this DVSA record presents a clean mechanical profile from the perspective of statutory roadworthiness testing. Three straight examinations, dated 2023, 2024, and the most recent pass on 30 December 2025, have all returned a pass with zero advisories or defects recorded. That is an uncommon result for a six-year-old vehicle and indicates that, at each annual test, the examiner found nothing worn beyond the minimum statutory limits across tyres, brakes, suspension, exhaust, emissions, lighting, and structural integrity. The lack of any advisory notes means there is no DVSA-documented history of marginal components that could be tracked for deterioration, so there is no recurring wear pattern to investigate further. With 66,090 miles accumulated over approximately six years, this car averages around 11,000 miles per year, which is squarely within the typical bracket for a privately-used family estate of this age. The mileage progression implied between the three recorded MOTs is steady and unspectacular, consistent with regular commuting or family duties rather than long-distance motorway mileage or, conversely, periods of disuse. From a mechanical standpoint, this level of usage should leave the 1.2 PureTech petrol engine and its associated turbo, timing chain, and ancillaries in the middle of their service life, with the clutch, brake discs, and tyres likely to be the next significant consumables to budget for. There are no gaps in the testing record to suggest the vehicle was laid up for extended periods, which removes the usual concerns around seized callipers, perished rubber gaiters, and discharged batteries that accompany multi-year SORN periods. Because the MOT record contains no advisories, a prospective buyer must rely on a physical inspection and test drive to identify any issues that have developed since the December 2025 test. Particular attention should be paid to the PureTech powertrain, given the well-documented timing belt and wet timing belt wear characteristics of this engine family. On a cold start, listen for any rattle from the timing belt area that does not quieten after a few seconds, and check the oil filler cap for any signs of a creamy mayonnaise residue which would point towards a failing head gasket. The cooling system hoses and the small-bore water-cooled turbo feed pipes should be inspected for any signs of staining or dampness, and the coolant level itself should be checked at the expansion tank. Any sweet smell under the bonnet after a warm engine is shut down is a common early indicator of coolant loss from these pipes. On the road, the test drive should focus on the suspension geometry, brake feel, and gearbox behaviour. The 308 can develop worn rear trailing arm bushes and front wishbone bushes after this sort of mileage, so listen for clonking noises from the rear axle over speed humps and for any vagueness or knocking through the steering as the wheel is turned on full lock, both stationary and at low speed. The clutch pedal should engage smoothly without slipping under hard acceleration in fourth or fifth gear, and the manual selector should slot cleanly into all gates without a notch springing back towards neutral, a known weak point on this era of PSA manual gearbox. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, with no judder through the steering wheel under firm application which would suggest warped front discs. Finally, inspect the underside of the car, particularly the rear axle beam and subframe mounting points, for any surface corrosion starting to take hold, and confirm the tyre DOT date codes are recent, as the latest MOT would have required legal tread but not necessarily fresh rubber.