2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · KM18 AXU
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2018. Recorded mileage 46,127 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
KM18 AXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 46,127 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
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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.
KM18 AXU Mileage History
- 22/03/202327,560 mi
- 15/03/202431,709 mi+4,149 mi
- 27/03/202539,359 mi+7,650 mi
- 18/03/202646,099 mi+6,740 mi
- 19/03/202646,127 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 6,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM18 AXU 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 (KM18 AXU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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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