2021 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · NG71 CWK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred attention regarding consumable components. The most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 19,519 miles identified several defects that suggest the previous owner only addressed faults when they approached failure. The presence of thin rear brake pads and pitted discs alongside a worn front tyre shows that the braking system and tyres are reaching the end of their service life requiring immediate attention. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. Between the December 2024 test at 15,967 miles and the December 2025 test, the car covered only 3,552 miles. While this low usage pattern generally results in less mechanical wear on the engine and suspension, it can lead to issues such as brake corrosion or rubber seal degradation, which likely aligns with the surface corrosion noted on the rear discs. A buyer must perform a thorough inspection of the rear braking assembly to ensure the discs and pads have been replaced, as the tester flagged pitting and scoring in the 2025 record. The offside front tyre also requires checking for uneven wear patterns which might indicate an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Furthermore, the missing rear passenger seat noted in the 2024 test should be verified to ensure the interior remains intact and that no damage occurred to the floor bolts or mounting points during its removal.