2018 Volvo XC40 1.5L Petrol · R31 DEX
2018 Volvo XC40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 136,912 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R31 DEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 136,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R31 DEX 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 Xc40 (R31 DEX) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R31 DEX Mileage History
- 02/05/2023108,322 mi
- 03/05/2024122,709 mi+14,387 mi
- 03/05/2024122,709 mi
- 02/05/2025136,910 mi+14,201 mi
- 06/05/2025136,912 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC40
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: VOLVO XC40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Infotainment Freezing and Software Glitches(Moderate)
Earlier cars with Sensus and 2022+ models with Google-based Android Automotive can suffer from screen freezes, blackouts, or lost GPS/connectivity.
- 12V Battery Drain and Start-Stop Faults(Moderate)
Battery-management and software issues can flatten the auxiliary or main 12V battery, causing stop-start failure and low-voltage warnings.
- Powered Tailgate Strut and Rear-End Hardware Issues(Moderate)
The power tailgate on earlier XC40s can corrode, strain or stop closing properly, especially on cars living outdoors through salted winters.
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- Infotainment Freezing and Software GlitchesModerate
Earlier cars with Sensus and 2022+ models with Google-based Android Automotive can suffer from screen freezes, blackouts, or lost GPS/connectivity.
- 12V Battery Drain and Start-Stop FaultsModerate
Battery-management and software issues can flatten the auxiliary or main 12V battery, causing stop-start failure and low-voltage warnings.
- Powered Tailgate Strut and Rear-End Hardware IssuesModerate
The power tailgate on earlier XC40s can corrode, strain or stop closing properly, especially on cars living outdoors through salted winters.
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