2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · AY68 LGL
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19/11/2018. Recorded mileage 65,811 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
AY68 LGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 65,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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.
AY68 LGL Mileage History
- 13/11/202126,247 mi
- 12/09/202241,532 mi+15,285 mi
- 11/09/202346,585 mi+5,053 mi
- 11/09/202457,878 mi+11,293 mi
- 14/08/202565,811 mi+7,933 mi
Average of roughly 10,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY68 LGL 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 (AY68 LGL) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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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