2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · AE18 UPL
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24/05/2018. Recorded mileage 113,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
AE18 UPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2025
- 113,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AE18 UPL Mileage History
- 21/09/202277,371 mi
- 28/03/202381,107 mi+3,736 mi
- 30/03/202381,112 mi+5 mi
- 19/03/202498,634 mi+17,522 mi
- 10/03/2025113,934 mi+15,300 mi
Average of roughly 14,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE18 UPL 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 (AE18 UPL) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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