2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · KF18 VBP
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 69,166 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1490cc
KF18 VBP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 69,166 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: Good
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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.
KF18 VBP Mileage History
- 14/01/202563,986 mi
- 13/01/202669,166 mi+5,180 mi
Average of roughly 5,198 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KF18 VBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (KF18 VBP) between January 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 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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