2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · P31 JCG
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2018. Recorded mileage 16,924 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
P31 JCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 16,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P31 JCG Mileage History
- 23/09/20214,842 mi
- 12/09/20227,956 mi+3,114 mi
- 21/09/202311,195 mi+3,239 mi
- 26/09/202413,985 mi+2,790 mi
- 10/09/202516,924 mi+2,939 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P31 JCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (P31 JCG) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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