2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KY65 WHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 112,718 miles passed with advisories for a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and a nearside rear tyre. This follows a significant failure in June 2024 where the car presented multiple safety-critical defects, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure. At 112,718 miles over 11 years, the Volvo has averaged approximately 10,247 miles per year, which aligns closely with national averages for a family car. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a jump of roughly 12,000 miles recorded between July 2023 and June 2024, and another 23,500 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This regularity indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent internal corrosion issues associated with cars left stationary for long periods. A buyer must closely inspect the braking system and suspension due to recurring issues in these areas. The June 2024 failure highlighted thin brake pads on both fronts, worn discs, and ABS/stability control fault lights. While these were rectified to pass the subsequent test, the history of thin pads back in 2023 suggests long intervals between brake services. The advisory for the worn nearside front suspension arm bush in 2025 requires a physical check to ensure the play has not worsened, which could lead to uneven tyre wear and poor handling.