2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KT68 EJD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 59,616 miles. However, the recent maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The failure just five days prior to the successful test in October 2025 highlighted issues with a fractured offside front coil spring and imbalanced rear brakes. While the car passed the subsequent inspection, these faults suggest the owner only addressed mechanical defects once they resulted in a test failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,450 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 14,613 miles between the June 2024 test at 40,871 miles and the June 2025 test at 55,258 miles, indicating steady annual usage. The relatively low total mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the failure in June 2025 due to ineffective windscreen wipers indicates that basic attention to consumable items may have been neglected during these intervals. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension to ensure the replacement coil spring was fitted correctly and that no other components like shock absorbers or bushes show signs of premature wear. The imbalanced rear brakes recorded in 2025 necessitate a thorough check for sticking calipers or uneven pad wear, which could still affect braking performance. Given the previous failure regarding items obstructing the driver's view and faulty wipers, verify the condition of the glass and the operation of all lights to ensure visibility remains optimal.