2019 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · E18 RAE
2019 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2019. Recorded mileage 24,112 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E18 RAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 24,112 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.
E18 RAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Volvo V40 (E18 RAE) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
E18 RAE Mileage History
- 04/11/202213,621 mi
- 03/11/202316,589 mi+2,968 mi
- 06/11/202421,043 mi+4,454 mi
- 08/12/202524,112 mi+3,069 mi
Average of roughly 3,391 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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- 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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