2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · DA10 RED
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/07/2018. Recorded mileage 27,396 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
DA10 RED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 27,396 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
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.
DA10 RED Mileage History
- 18/01/202312,939 mi
- 18/01/202312,939 mi
- 10/01/202418,665 mi+5,726 mi
- 08/01/202523,074 mi+4,409 mi
- 16/01/202627,396 mi+4,322 mi
Average of roughly 4,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA10 RED 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 (DA10 RED) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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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