2018 Volvo XC40 2.0L Diesel · S55 JAP
2018 Volvo XC40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2018. Recorded mileage 34,162 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
S55 JAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 34,162 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: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo XC40
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
S55 JAP Mileage History
- 21/09/20219,201 mi
- 20/09/202216,382 mi+7,181 mi
- 19/09/202323,129 mi+6,747 mi
- 03/09/202428,968 mi+5,839 mi
- 18/09/202534,162 mi+5,194 mi
Average of roughly 6,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S55 JAP 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 (S55 JAP) between September 2021 and September 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 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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