2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · KP18 GUG
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2018. Recorded mileage 101,284 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
KP18 GUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 101,284 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.
KP18 GUG Mileage History
- 09/03/202359,123 mi
- 02/03/202470,017 mi+10,894 mi
- 15/03/202585,510 mi+15,493 mi
- 07/03/2026101,226 mi+15,716 mi
- 09/03/2026101,284 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 14,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP18 GUG 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 (KP18 GUG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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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