2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · LP18 WMU
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/08/2018. Recorded mileage 45,735 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
LP18 WMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 45,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LP18 WMU Mileage History
- 25/08/202230,870 mi
- 29/08/202334,431 mi+3,561 mi
- 29/08/202438,147 mi+3,716 mi
- 21/08/202545,735 mi+7,588 mi
Average of roughly 4,971 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LP18 WMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (LP18 WMU) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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