2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · WK66 NHZ

The 2025‑09‑23 test at 87,372 miles resulted in a pass, with only an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)) and a near‑side front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)). No serious safety defects were recorded, so the vehicle remains roadworthy despite the leak, which is not excessive. The maintenance record shows a mixed trend: a September 2025 failure repeated the tyre issue and added a rear tyre tread depth defect, but the subsequent pass corrected those faults, indicating that previous owners addressed the immediate concerns while underlying causes such as tyre wear and possible suspension mis‑alignment persist. Mileage has risen from 23,797 miles in 2019 to 87,372 miles in 2025, averaging about 8,700 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s age. However, the odometer shows irregular jumps: between the September 2023 test at 60,777 miles and the September 2024 test at 74,308 miles the reading increased by 13,531 miles, a 22% rise in one year, and another 13,064 miles were added by September 2025, suggesting either heavy use or possible mileage discrepancy. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension components for worn bushes, damaged coil springs, and wheel mis‑alignment that could explain the repeated inner‑edge tyre wear and slightly distorted road wheels noted in 5.2.2 (c) (i). The brake system warrants close examination of disc thickness, pitting, and caliper operation, as the history records worn, pitted discs and fluctuating service brakes on both axles (1.2.1 (e)). Finally, the oil leak should be traced to its source, and a thorough visual check of the chassis, wheel arches and suspension mounting points is advisable to confirm the absence of structural rust.