2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · EM14 LJM
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2018. Recorded mileage 48,203 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
EM14 LJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 48,203 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: 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.
EM14 LJM Mileage History
- 12/01/202339,501 mi
- 01/09/202343,233 mi+3,732 mi
- 22/08/202446,235 mi+3,002 mi
- 22/08/202446,235 mi
- 14/08/202548,203 mi+1,968 mi
Average of roughly 3,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EM14 LJM 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 (EM14 LJM) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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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