2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · GC18 GYD
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27/07/2018. Recorded mileage 46,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
GC18 GYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 46,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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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.
GC18 GYD Mileage History
- 29/07/202226,789 mi
- 29/07/202226,789 mi
- 17/08/202330,308 mi+3,519 mi
- 31/07/202437,397 mi+7,089 mi
- 04/08/202546,394 mi+8,997 mi
Average of roughly 6,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GC18 GYD 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 (GC18 GYD) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Tail lamp damaged, emitting white light when brakes appli”.
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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