2018 VOLVO V401.5L Petrol
2018 VOLVO V40 — Petrol, 1498cc. This vehicle has 42,943 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2018 Volvo V40 (C5 SBS), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2021 to September 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR valve and cooler clogging(Moderate)
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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