2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · LA04 MBE
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/10/2018. Recorded mileage 41,386 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
LA04 MBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 41,386 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.
LA04 MBE Mileage History
- 21/03/202311,758 mi
- 09/03/202419,103 mi+7,345 mi
- 08/03/202526,449 mi+7,346 mi
- 19/02/202641,369 mi+14,920 mi
- 20/02/202641,386 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 10,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA04 MBE 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 (LA04 MBE) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 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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