2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · G3 JGY
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2018. Recorded mileage 20,590 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
G3 JGY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2023
- 20,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
G3 JGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (G3 JGY) between August 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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