2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · DP18 VDL
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2018. Recorded mileage 82,280 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
DP18 VDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 82,280 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.
DP18 VDL Mileage History
- 21/07/202258,869 mi
- 20/07/202364,230 mi+5,361 mi
- 25/07/202364,238 mi+8 mi
- 25/09/202475,894 mi+11,656 mi
- 26/09/202582,280 mi+6,386 mi
Average of roughly 7,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP18 VDL 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 (DP18 VDL) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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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