2019 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · RF19 ENN

This 2019 Volvo V40 passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 61,747 miles, but the examiner noted that the rear brake pads are wearing thin. That is a minor advisory rather than a failure, but it signals that brake maintenance is due soon and should be factored into your offer or immediate ownership costs. The mileage history reveals a concerning pattern. The car has covered roughly 8,821 miles per year, which is typical for its age. However, the MOT record shows a spike in tyre and brake wear between 2024 and 2025. In May 2024 the car passed with only a nail in the offside rear tyre. A year later, in May 2025, it failed its MOT because the nearside rear tyre had a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and the front brake pads were already wearing thin. Within twelve months of that failure, the rear brake pads have now deteriorated to a point where they require attention again. This pattern suggests either harder driving habits, neglected maintenance between MOT tests, or both. Brake pads do not typically wear to the point of advisory on the rear within a year unless there has been heavy braking, poor pad quality, or a caliper fault causing uneven wear.