2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · NL17 LGA

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test in March 2026 at 50,594 miles. While the maintenance trend appears stable due to a lack of major mechanical or structural failures, the record shows a recent decline in proactive tyre management. The March 2025 test at 44,777 miles flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, followed by the March 2026 test identifying a sidewall cut on the nearside front tyre. The mileage profile indicates consistently low usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. The data remains clean between 2022 and 2024, where the car passed with no recorded defects traveling between 28,686 and 38,725 miles. The interval of 5,817 miles between March 2025 and March 2026 follows this established pattern, though low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber components or brake caliper corrosion if the vehicle is not driven regularly. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension and alignment, as the recurring issues with tyre wear and sidewall damage suggest potential tracking problems or worn bushes. Given the low mileage, check the brake discs for pitting and seized calipers, as infrequent use often leads to surface rust-binding. Since the history shows no structural advisories, a physical check of the chassis for corrosion is necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains intact as the vehicle ages.