2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · B18 JAP
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2017. Recorded mileage 60,431 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1969cc
B18 JAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 60,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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.
B18 JAP Mileage History
- 01/11/202249,715 mi
- 09/11/202353,420 mi+3,705 mi
- 10/11/202353,420 mi
- 11/11/202456,833 mi+3,413 mi
- 10/11/202560,431 mi+3,598 mi
Average of roughly 3,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B18 JAP 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 2017 Volvo V40 (B18 JAP) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear 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.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- 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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