2013 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · YR63 CXD

The 2026-06-18 test confirms the vehicle's overall roadworthiness status as PASSED , but the maintenance trend is worsening due to the failure of the offside front track rod end ball joint and steering arm. The most recent MOT was taken on 2025-08-13 at 174,254 miles, which failed at 174,253 miles, indicating that the vehicle has not yet reached the legal limit for this specific component. This suggests that the owner has not performed a full suspension check or brake inspection since the last successful test, likely because the previous owner skipped routine maintenance or the vehicle was driven too heavily. The mileage profile shows a rapid accumulation of 174,254 miles in approximately 13 years, which is high given the vehicle's age. This rate implies that the owner has likely maintained the car at a high speed or in a high-traffic area, leading to accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension bushings. The gap between the 2025-08-13 test (174,254 miles) and the 2024-08-27 test (162,171 miles) is significant, suggesting that the vehicle has been driven for over a year without any major repairs or a full MOT, creating a window of potential failure. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for structural integrity and braking system health , specifically focusing on the offside front track rod end ball joint and steering arm deformation. Given the history of a failed test at 174,253 miles, the suspension bushings and coil springs may be compromised, requiring a full suspension check to ensure they are not worn to the point of failure. Additionally, the steering arm deformation and offside track rod end ball joint indicate that the vehicle may require a full brake inspection to rule out binding calipers or worn disc surfaces, as the previous owner failed to perform a comprehensive brake check at this mileage.