2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · SF68 UDN

The most recent MOT on 2025-09-03 passed with one minor note: a nearside front tyre had a nail. No other defects were recorded. The vehicle has a clear and serious recurring issue: front coil springs have failed twice in the past two years, both on the same side (nearside) and then again on the offside. The first failure was on 2023-09-13 at 26,416 miles, followed by another on 2024-09-12 at 31,271 miles. Both failures were reported under the same safety-critical category (5.3.1 (b) (i)) — indicating a structural component that could affect handling or safety if compromised. This pattern suggests a persistent mechanical weakness in the front suspension system, likely due to material fatigue, poor road conditions, or possibly an underlying design flaw. The fact that both springs failed within 5,000 miles of each other — despite only 4,855 miles between the two incidents — indicates the issue is not isolated but ongoing. The trend is worsening, as the second failure occurred on the opposite side shortly after the first, raising concerns about the integrity of the entire front suspension setup. Mileage at 45,230 miles for an 8-year-old car is low, averaging just over 5,600 miles per year. This suggests either very light use or long periods of inactivity.