2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KY66 UXP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 76,092 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for worn front brake discs. This represents a stable trend following significant mechanical failures in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the owner addresses critical faults once they reach the MOT failure threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the car covered 5,819 miles, followed by a more intensive period of 9,298 miles between August 2024 and 2025. This increase in usage over the final recorded year explains the accelerated wear noted on the front braking components, but the overall figures do not suggest excessive use that would typically lead to premature drivetrain failure. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain components during a physical evaluation. The 2023 failure involving a fractured offside front coil spring and a split nearside front CV boot, combined with a distorted offside front rim in 2024, suggests the vehicle may have encountered significant impacts or poth road stress. Verify that the CV boots are free of grease leakage and check the springs for any signs of sagging or corrosion. Given the advisory for worn front brake discs, the thickness and surface condition of the pads should be measured to ensure immediate replacement is not required.