2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · GV18 FHS
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2018. Recorded mileage 25,465 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
GV18 FHS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 25,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
GV18 FHS Mileage History
- 22/06/202214,369 mi
- 13/06/202317,186 mi+2,817 mi
- 26/06/202422,069 mi+4,883 mi
- 16/06/202525,465 mi+3,396 mi
Average of roughly 3,718 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GV18 FHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (GV18 FHS) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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