2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · CK18 ELV
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 34,935 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CK18 ELV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 34,935 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: Good
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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.
CK18 ELV Mileage History
- 07/03/202319,065 mi
- 26/03/202425,042 mi+5,977 mi
- 27/03/202425,046 mi+4 mi
- 15/03/202530,414 mi+5,368 mi
- 09/01/202634,935 mi+4,521 mi
Average of roughly 5,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CK18 ELV 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 (CK18 ELV) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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