2021 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · SH21 ABV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive servicing. While the car passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 45,164 miles, several defects emerged that were absent in previous years. The tester flagged both the offside and nearside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and edged, alongside thin front brake pads. This suggests that while the vehicle is functional, routine consumable maintenance has been neglected. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. Between April 2024 at 33,729 miles and January 2025 at 38,819 miles, the car covered roughly 5,000 miles in nine months. The subsequent interval saw 6,345 miles covered leading up to the 2026 test. This steady but moderate accumulation of miles explains the wear observed on the front-end components in the latest MOT record. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment in person. The edge wear noted on both front tyres often indicates tracking issues out of adjustment or worn suspension bushes and ball joints. Given that the brake pads were flagged as thin, the discs should be checked for scoring or glazing resulting from the thinning material. The lack of defects in the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests the structural integrity remains sound, but the recent failures on wear items require immediate attention to ensure the vehicle remains in peak condition.