2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · M4 SHN
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/07/2017. Recorded mileage 19,750 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1969cc
M4 SHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 19,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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.
M4 SHN Mileage History
- 31/08/202212,080 mi
- 31/08/202312,506 mi+426 mi
- 25/02/202512,575 mi+69 mi
- 29/01/202619,750 mi+7,175 mi
Average of roughly 2,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M4 SHN 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 2017 Volvo V40 (M4 SHN) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 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: Tyres (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.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- 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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