2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · AY18 KXU
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2018. Recorded mileage 95,339 miles. MOT valid until 24/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
AY18 KXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 95,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
AY18 KXU Mileage History
- 06/06/202368,125 mi
- 28/05/202475,041 mi+6,916 mi
- 26/04/202584,513 mi+9,472 mi
- 08/04/202695,339 mi+10,826 mi
- 08/04/202695,339 mi
Average of roughly 9,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY18 KXU 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 (AY18 KXU) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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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