2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · LP68 SWN
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05/12/2018. Recorded mileage 21,817 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
LP68 SWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 21,817 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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LP68 SWN Mileage History
- 18/11/202213,122 mi
- 30/11/202316,495 mi+3,373 mi
- 30/11/202316,495 mi
- 27/11/202419,136 mi+2,641 mi
- 28/11/202521,817 mi+2,681 mi
Average of roughly 2,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP68 SWN 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 (LP68 SWN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 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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