2014 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SGL 15

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent inspection in October 2025 at 94,543 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a period of concern in late 2024. While the car previously struggled with specific component failures, the clean sheet from the latest test indicates that the owner addressed the identified mechanical faults to return the vehicle to a compliant state. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-annual use, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year over its twelve-year life. There is a notable spike in usage between September 2023 at 69,384 miles and October 2024, where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in just thirteen months. This increased rate of travel likely correlates with the mechanical failures observed during the October 2024 test, as the higher mileage would have accelerated wear on rubber components and steering geometry during that specific interval. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the steering and suspension assembly, as the October 2024 failure flagged play in the offside front steering rack inner joints and arm. Although these were cleared in the 2025 test, recurring issues with steering components suggest a vulnerability to worn bushes or joints. The buyer should also verify the nearside rear tyre to ensure the previous nail damage resulted in a proper replacement rather than a temporary patch, and monitor exhaust performance for any return of the high emissions levels that caused the 2024 failure.