2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · LO18 FDY
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 34,881 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO18 FDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 34,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LO18 FDY 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 (LO18 FDY) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LO18 FDY Mileage History
- 29/08/202220,106 mi
- 19/09/202325,517 mi+5,411 mi
- 03/09/202426,574 mi+1,057 mi
- 04/09/202426,597 mi+23 mi
- 26/09/202534,881 mi+8,284 mi
Average of roughly 4,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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