2018 VOLVO V401.5L Petrol
2018 VOLVO V40 — Petrol, 1498cc. This vehicle has 8,426 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
Our records for this Volvo V40 (RL18 BWL) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2022 and March 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
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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