2021 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · SM71 CVR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT test on 28 October 2025 at 21,344 miles. While the record shows no outstanding defects or advisories, the history reveals immediate failures followed by successful passes on the same dates across the last two years. This pattern suggests that minor non-compliance issues were rectified immediately prior to or during the retest, rather than indicating a trend of escalating mechanical degradation or structural failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,269 miles per year. Between the 12 November 2024 test at 15,888 miles and the 28 October 2025 test at 21,344 miles, the car covered 5,456 miles. This rate of use suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. While low mileage often preserves the integrity of rubber components like suspension bushes, long periods of inactivity can occasionally lead to flat-spotting or surface corrosion on brake discs. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures recorded in 2024 and 2025. Since the digital record does not detail the specific reasons for these failures, it is essential to verify that items such as light bulbs, wiper blades, or minor fluid leaks were addressed. Given the low mileage, ensure the brake calipers are not seized and check the tyres for signs of age-related cracking, which is common in vehicles that sit stationary for long periods.