2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KT66 DWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening trend regarding reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 85,738 miles, the tester flagged multiple advisories regarding worn tyres and thin offside rear brake pads. This follows a previously clean record in 2023 and 2024, suggesting the owner is now only addressing components as they approach failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 14,879 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, followed by another 14,429 miles between May 2025 and May 2026. This steady accumulation indicates regular road use, though the failure in 2025 at 71,287 miles due to a structural tear in a tyre highlights that basic safety checks were neglected between annual intervals. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as recurring advisories for tyres worn on the edge across three consecutive tests often indicate alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The offside rear brake system requires immediate attention as the pads were flagged as thin in the latest test. Given the age of the vehicle, also check the underbody for corrosion and exhaust thinning to ensure that the reactive approach to maintenance has not masked underlying structural degradation.