2017 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · SO17 NFN

The vehicle currently remains technically roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 42,731 miles passed despite the tester flagging both rear inner brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a failure in 2024 due to a fractured offside front coil spring. While the vehicle meets minimum legal standards, the appearance of thinning brakes and broken springs suggests that components are only addressed once they reach failure point. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,750 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the progression from 33,256 miles in June 2022 to 42,731 miles in 2025. However, the low mileage correlates with age-related degradation of rubber. The record shows recurring cracking and perishing of tyres across 2023 and 2024, indicating that the tyres are failing due to time rather than lack of tread depth. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rubber components and suspension bushings, as the history shows a vulnerability to dry rot and structural fatigue. The fractured coil spring noted in 2024 highlights that the suspension may be under stress despite the low mileage. Additionally, since the rear brake pads were flagged as thin in the 2025 test, the buyer must verify if replacement was actually carried out and if the discs have been scored or thinned to the point of requiring replacement themselves.