2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · P88 WAH

The 2017 Volvo V40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 August 2025 at 51,791 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The record shows no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the five-year span reviewed. Annual mileage sits well below typical norms for a nine-year-old car. The odometer moved from 21,431 miles at the 29 July 2022 test to 30,113 miles by 9 August 2023, then 41,575 miles on 31 July 2024, and 51,791 miles by August 2025. That averages roughly 5,755 miles per year. The only blemish is a failed test on 4 August 2023 at 30,113 miles, reversed five days later at the same mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a repair gap. Sparse clean entries imply light use, likely with long stationary periods. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of consumable and structural items the MOT did not flag. Low mileage combined with standing time accelerates perishing of tyres, wiper blades, and rubber suspension mounts even when tests show clear. The tester recorded no binding calipers or worn brake lines, yet brake fluid age and disc surface rust from disuse warrant a workshop check. Given the absence of advisories on structural integrity or drivetrain, previous keepers appear to have maintained the car to minimum legal standard without neglect. Verify service history against the low mileage to confirm cam belt and fluid intervals were met by time, not just distance.