2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · EBZ 8291
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05/10/2018. Recorded mileage 32,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
EBZ 8291 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 32,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
EBZ 8291 Mileage History
- 16/06/202323,679 mi
- 16/06/202323,682 mi+3 mi
- 14/06/202428,058 mi+4,376 mi
- 19/06/202428,061 mi+3 mi
- 18/06/202532,768 mi+4,707 mi
Average of roughly 4,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EBZ 8291 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 (EBZ 8291) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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