2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · AJ18 PFX
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2018. Recorded mileage 47,702 miles. MOT valid until 22/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
AJ18 PFX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 47,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
AJ18 PFX Mileage History
- 17/07/202118,049 mi
- 17/03/202218,718 mi+669 mi
- 07/03/202322,806 mi+4,088 mi
- 07/03/202322,806 mi
- 13/03/202430,286 mi+7,480 mi
- 24/09/202433,243 mi+2,957 mi
- 17/09/202539,841 mi+6,598 mi
- 18/09/202539,851 mi+10 mi
- 18/09/202647,702 mi+7,851 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
AJ18 PFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (AJ18 PFX) between July 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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