2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SL13 TZM

The 10 December 2025 MOT at 50,743 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness despite corrosion to the front sub‑frame and steering/suspension components that the tester judged not excessive or seriously weakened. The preceding 9 December 2025 failure over exhaust emissions was resolved before the pass, and the overall maintenance trend remains stable, with no evident worsening of structural rust. Covered mileage pattern: 50,743 miles over 13 years equals about 3,900 miles per year, low for its age, suggesting limited use or long idle periods. Notable mileage jumps occurred between 2020 and 2022, rising from 24,965 to 39,417 miles, while the recent increase from 47,052 to 50,743 miles in 2024‑2025 is modest. A buyer should focus on the recurring issues: the sub‑frame and steering/suspension corrosion requires inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and steering linkages for rust depth or structural weakness; the 2024 brake defects—offside front disc wear, fluctuating service brake and axle imbalance—mean the brakes, calipers and discs must be examined for scoring, pitting and proper operation, and the ABS/ESC warnings from 2022 should be verified. Additional checks include tyre condition, as cracking appeared in 2023 and 2024, and the 2019 near‑side front coil spring fracture, indicating potential suspension fatigue; ensuring all electronic warning lamps function and that structural rust on the sub‑frame is not compromising integrity will complete the due‑diligence assessment.