2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · P24 LAF
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2018. Recorded mileage 29,269 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
P24 LAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 29,269 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
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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.
P24 LAF Mileage History
- 01/06/20229,222 mi
- 22/06/202315,082 mi+5,860 mi
- 20/06/202422,228 mi+7,146 mi
- 05/06/202529,269 mi+7,041 mi
Average of roughly 6,657 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P24 LAF 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 (P24 LAF) between June 2022 and June 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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