2019 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · GL68 YCO
2019 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2019. Recorded mileage 25,239 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL68 YCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 25,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GL68 YCO 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 2019 Volvo V40 (GL68 YCO) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GL68 YCO Mileage History
- 30/03/202316,958 mi
- 20/03/202418,351 mi+1,393 mi
- 30/09/202419,018 mi+667 mi
- 13/10/202525,239 mi+6,221 mi
- 13/10/202525,239 mi
Average of roughly 3,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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