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2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · DU18 AVV

DU18 AVV

2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 38,810 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2018 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
38,810 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1969cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently maintains a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2026 at 38,810 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car is currently meeting all statutory safety requirements. This follows a period of clean passes in the preceding years, suggesting that the vehicle has been well-maintained without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,850 miles per year. Between May 2023 and April 2026, the car covered 18,100 miles, showing a consistent and low-usage pattern. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to flat-spotting or seized components if the vehicle stands stationary, though the record shows no evidence of sudden mileage accumulation or neglect. The only recorded defect in the history occurred during a failure in May 2024 at 27,459 miles, where the nearside rear inner brake pad was found to be below the legal limit. The fact that the vehicle passed the re-test just five miles later confirms the issue was addressed immediately by the owner. A buyer should still verify the current thickness of all brake pads and inspect the discs for signs of uneven wear or pitting, as low-use vehicles can sometimes develop surface corrosion on braking components. Given the lack of advisories in the recent records, the physical inspection should focus on rubber components and suspension bushes to ensure age has not caused perishation despite the low mileage. The overall data suggests a vehicle that has been treated with care and remains a mechanically sound purchase.

DU18 AVV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
  • 38,810 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 Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

DU18 AVV Mileage History

  1. 09/05/202320,710 mi
  2. 14/05/202427,459 mi+6,749 mi
  3. 14/05/202427,467 mi+8 mi
  4. 01/05/202533,108 mi+5,641 mi
  5. 23/04/202638,810 mi+5,702 mi

Average of roughly 6,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DU18 AVV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 22:19
MOT Analysis

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 (DU18 AVV) between May 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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