2021 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · SW21 HVX

This 2021 Volvo XC40 demonstrates a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by a straight pass on 26 May 2025 at its most recent test. The brief initial failure recorded on the exact same date as the pass is an administrative anomaly often generated by a test aborted and restarted due to system errors rather than an actual mechanical defect, as no specific items were flagged. With 33,300 miles recorded by May 2025, the vehicle averages roughly 6,660 miles per year, which sits comfortably below the national average for a modern diesel or petrol SUV. The mileage accumulation has been steady and modest across its lifespan, supported by the earlier clean pass on 8 May 2024. This minimal usage pattern indicates the vehicle has avoided severe high-mileage drivetrain fatigue, though buyers should verify that intermittent short-journey driving has not caused excessive soot accumulation in the emissions equipment if the model is diesel-variant. Because the official test history is entirely devoid of advisories or mechanical failures across its two recorded annual checks, standard consumable wear represents the primary focus for an in-person inspection. You should thoroughly check the condition of the brake discs and pads for corrosion due to low-mileage standing, inspect the sidewalls and tread depth of all four tyres, and ensure the complex electronic parking brake and driver assistance systems operate without fault. The absence of structural corrosion or suspension component wear in the record points to careful previous stewardship, but a physical ramp inspection remains essential to confirm the integrity of the lower control arms and subframes.