2014 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · LS14 ASU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 78,624 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. The trend shows recurring mechanical issues with the front suspension and tyres, which have appeared repeatedly across the last three testing cycles. The recent pass suggests the critical faults were addressed, but the frequency of failures indicates that the owner only performs repairs necessitated by MOT intervals. At 78,624 miles over 12 years, the Volvo has averaged approximately 6,550 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. However, the data shows a significant burst of activity between January 2025 and April 2026, where the car covered over 9,300 miles in fifteen months. This rapid accumulation, combined with the repeated failures of components like the coil spring and suspension bushes, suggests the vehicle is currently undergoing higher mechanical stress than in previous periods of its. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end geometry. The offside front drive shaft CV boot was flagged as split in April 2026, and the nearside front suspension arm bushes were noted as excessively worn in both 2025 and 2026. You should check for signs of grease leakage around the drive joints and any play in the suspension arms. Additionally, the pitted front brake discs reported in late 2024 should be inspected for thickness and surface corrosion, and the buyer should verify the integrity of the newly replaced nearside front coil spring to ensure the repair was seated correctly.