2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · SB18 MKA
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23/06/2018. Recorded mileage 68,983 miles. MOT valid until 26/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
SB18 MKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 68,983 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.
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.
SB18 MKA Mileage History
- 18/12/202354,545 mi
- 18/12/202354,546 mi+1 mi
- 19/12/202461,689 mi+7,143 mi
- 19/12/202461,690 mi+1 mi
- 11/12/202568,983 mi+7,293 mi
Average of roughly 7,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB18 MKA 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 (SB18 MKA) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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