2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YS62 FNL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 3, 2026, at 92,288 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. A failure just five days prior at 92,199 miles revealed multiple critical defects including a fractured offside rear anti-roll bar linkage, a split offside front inner CV boot, and two tyres reaching the legal limit. While these issues have since been rectified, the frequency of failures suggests the owner only addresses faults when they fail a test rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 77,724 miles and the 2025 test at 84,523 miles, the car covered roughly 6,800 miles, followed by another 7,765 miles leading into the June 2026 tests. This low annual usage suggests light road use, which explains the deterioration of rubber components like CV boots despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and drivetrain closely, as the history shows recurring issues with CV boots starting in 2023 and culminating in failure in 2026. The fractured anti-roll bar linkage also indicates that suspension components may be reaching the end of their service life. Given the repeated reports of tyres worn on the edges in 2024 and 2026, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to ensure uneven wear is not caused by persistent geometry issues.