2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · OO04 EST

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deferred consumable component replacement. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 76,593 miles revealed a significant increase in advisories compared to previous years. While the car passed, the accumulation of faults regarding brake pads, discs, three tyres, and a suspension component indicates that the previous owner was waiting for parts to reach legal limits or failure points rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. There is a notable period of lower usage between April 2021 and April 2022, where the car covered only 4,702 miles. However, usage increased sharply after 2022, with the vehicle covering over 51,000 miles in the three years leading up to the latest test. This surge in mileage correlates directly with the transition from a clean record to the multiple mechanical advisories seen in the later MOT entries. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The July 2025 test flagged pitted and scored discs on both axles alongside thinning pads, which suggests the braking hardware is nearing the end of its effective life. The presence of play in the offside front track rod end indicates beginning wear in the steering geometry that will require replacement to prevent uneven tyre wear. Given that three tyres were flagged as near the legal limit in the last test, the buyer should also verify the remaining tread depth on all tyres to determine if immediate expenditure is required.