2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KV18 DXB
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2018. Recorded mileage 93,279 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
KV18 DXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 93,279 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: 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.
KV18 DXB Mileage History
- 24/10/202263,308 mi
- 26/10/202263,312 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/202380,034 mi+16,722 mi
- 19/04/202486,554 mi+6,520 mi
- 16/04/202593,279 mi+6,725 mi
Average of roughly 12,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV18 DXB 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 (KV18 DXB) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 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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