2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · DX68 GKF
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 17/09/2018. Recorded mileage 72,996 miles. MOT valid until 31/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
DX68 GKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 72,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
DX68 GKF Mileage History
- 11/01/202234,615 mi
- 13/01/202343,299 mi+8,684 mi
- 06/01/202455,667 mi+12,368 mi
- 01/02/202565,430 mi+9,763 mi
- 24/01/202672,996 mi+7,566 mi
Average of roughly 9,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX68 GKF 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 (DX68 GKF) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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