2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · PA11 BAS
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2018. Recorded mileage 57,441 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
PA11 BAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 57,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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.
PA11 BAS Mileage History
- 12/09/202222,376 mi
- 20/09/202330,880 mi+8,504 mi
- 12/09/202439,369 mi+8,489 mi
- 20/09/202546,650 mi+7,281 mi
- 02/09/202657,441 mi+10,791 mi
Average of roughly 8,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PA11 BAS 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 (PA11 BAS) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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