2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KP18 TLO
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 85,678 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
KP18 TLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2026
- 85,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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 TLO Mileage History
- 28/06/202265,552 mi
- 03/05/202372,783 mi+7,231 mi
- 27/04/202477,273 mi+4,490 mi
- 21/04/202581,534 mi+4,261 mi
- 11/04/202685,678 mi+4,144 mi
Average of roughly 5,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP18 TLO 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 TLO) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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