2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · KM64 WMX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension components. The most recent test in November 2023 at 139,994 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for an ineffective wiper and worn suspension bushes. While the vehicle passed the re-test, the presence of a failure for a wiper to clear the glass indicates that the previous owner only addressed faults once they triggered an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 139,994 miles, the Volvo has averaged approximately 11,666 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a twelve-year-old car. The records show consistent usage with a gap of 14,014 miles recorded between November 2021 and 2022, and another 12,288 miles between November 2022 and 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting stationary, though the high mileage places significant stress on age-related rubber components and high-friction drivetrain assemblies. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry. The tester flagged suspension arm pins and rear bushes repeatedly across both the 2022 and 2023 tests, indicating persistent degradation of the rubber bushings that may not have been fully replaced. Furthermore, the recurring advisories for inner edge wear on the tyres in the 2020 and 2022 tests suggest a history of poor wheel alignment or worn shock absorbers, which accelerates tyre degradation. Given that the last MOT was conducted over two years ago in November 2023, the vehicle is now overdue for its annual test. A physical inspection should specifically check for play in the front wish arms and verify the condition of the wiper blades, which were previously noted as the end of their service life. The structural integrity of the undertrays appears stable as they were noted as fitted and present across multiple tests.