2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · EU68 KWS
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2018. Recorded mileage 73,718 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EU68 KWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 73,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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EU68 KWS Mileage History
- 06/10/202238,770 mi
- 27/10/202351,636 mi+12,866 mi
- 21/10/202462,904 mi+11,268 mi
- 25/10/202462,981 mi+77 mi
- 07/10/202573,718 mi+10,737 mi
Average of roughly 11,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EU68 KWS 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 (EU68 KWS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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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