2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · VE68 RHV

The Volvo V40 presents a generally stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 14 November 2025 at 42,542 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged both front and rear inner brake pads as wearing thin, indicating the vehicle is approaching a routine brake service. This is a predictable consumable wear item rather than a structural or mechanical failure. The record shows no evidence of worsening corrosion, suspension degradation, or recurring emissions failures. Overall, the car appears to have been maintained to a reasonable standard, with defects limited to minor wear items and a single advisory for a slightly damaged offside mirror noted in December 2023 at 30,083 miles. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the December 2022 test at 24,531 miles and the November 2024 test at 37,949 miles, the car accumulated approximately 13,418 miles over nearly two years, averaging around 6,700 miles annually during that period. The most recent year saw a much slower accumulation of just 4,593 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This suggests the vehicle has transitioned from moderate use to very light use in its most recent ownership. The two tests recorded on consecutive days in December 2022, both at 24,531 miles, indicate a retest following an initial failure for exposed ply or cords on both front tyres, which was promptly rectified. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the braking system. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in both November 2024 and November 2025, and the rear pads joined the advisory in the most recent test. This suggests a pattern of uneven or accelerated pad wear that warrants a thorough inspection of calipers, sliders, and discs for binding or uneven scoring. The December 2022 failure for exposed cords on both front tyres raises a question about alignment and suspension condition. Inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for play, and check tyre wear patterns for signs of misalignment or underinflation damage. Given the low recent mileage, also examine the exhaust system and underbody for surface corrosion that can develop from prolonged standing rather than active use.