2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · RH04 SCO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the June 2025 test at 55,309 miles, it initially failed that same test for headlamp aim, pitted brake discs, and perished rear tyres. This indicates that the owner only addressed mechanical faults after a failure occurred rather than performing routine inspections, contrasting with the clean record seen in July 2024 at 47,340 miles. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old Volvo, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a consistent gap of roughly 8,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and about 5,000 miles in the 2023 interval. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components. The 2025 advisory regarding cracking and perishing rear tyres is a direct result of age-related oxidation rather than distance driven. A buyer must inspect the front braking system closely, as the pitting and scoring noted in 2025 suggest the discs have sat for long periods or been subjected to environmental corrosion. The rear tyres should be checked for deep sidewall cracking, as the previous record indicates they were reaching their structural limit. Given the dashboard fault messages recorded in 2022 and 2023, a diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure no lingering electronic fault codes or sensor failures remain that the MOT test does not cover.