2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · SB68 LYG
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 70,118 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB68 LYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 70,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
SB68 LYG Mileage History
- 18/11/202239,609 mi
- 16/11/202349,293 mi+9,684 mi
- 16/11/202349,293 mi
- 14/11/202459,553 mi+10,260 mi
- 11/11/202570,118 mi+10,565 mi
Average of roughly 10,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB68 LYG 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 (SB68 LYG) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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