2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · LW03 DON
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29/10/2018. Recorded mileage 55,608 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sidcup (South East London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
LW03 DON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 55,608 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: 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.
LW03 DON Mileage History
- 20/10/202131,162 mi
- 27/10/202235,729 mi+4,567 mi
- 24/11/202342,178 mi+6,449 mi
- 05/12/202448,603 mi+6,425 mi
- 03/12/202555,608 mi+7,005 mi
Average of roughly 5,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LW03 DON 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 (LW03 DON) between October 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 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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