2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · JH53 ADS
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 46,062 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
JH53 ADS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 46,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
JH53 ADS Mileage History
- 06/02/202334,732 mi
- 29/02/202440,129 mi+5,397 mi
- 24/02/202543,579 mi+3,450 mi
- 16/02/202646,041 mi+2,462 mi
- 17/02/202646,062 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JH53 ADS 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 (JH53 ADS) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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