2018 VOLVO V401.5L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for WBY 777: 2018 VOLVO V40 (Black, Petrol). Mileage: 68,703. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
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Public record health check: Below Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2018 Volvo V40 (WBY 777), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to July 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
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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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