2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · LT18 VTL
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 98,090 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
LT18 VTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 98,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
LT18 VTL Mileage History
- 25/04/202236,842 mi
- 24/04/202353,016 mi+16,174 mi
- 23/04/202470,147 mi+17,131 mi
- 25/04/202589,178 mi+19,031 mi
- 24/04/202698,090 mi+8,912 mi
Average of roughly 15,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LT18 VTL 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 (LT18 VTL) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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