2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · FV18 XAM
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/06/2018. Recorded mileage 81,811 miles. MOT valid until 26/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
FV18 XAM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 81,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
FV18 XAM Mileage History
- 07/06/202127,659 mi
- 30/05/202234,743 mi+7,084 mi
- 20/06/202342,089 mi+7,346 mi
- 21/06/202453,938 mi+11,849 mi
- 12/06/202565,810 mi+11,872 mi
- 17/06/202681,811 mi+16,001 mi
Average of roughly 10,772 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
FV18 XAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (FV18 XAM) between June 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). 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.
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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