2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · KK18 OKW
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 100,097 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KK18 OKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 100,097 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.
KK18 OKW 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 (KK18 OKW) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KK18 OKW Mileage History
- 01/12/202265,750 mi
- 25/11/202381,927 mi+16,177 mi
- 29/11/202381,975 mi+48 mi
- 13/11/202496,952 mi+14,977 mi
- 29/05/2025100,097 mi+3,145 mi
Average of roughly 13,788 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: Below Average
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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 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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