2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · SF04 BRF
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26/07/2018. Recorded mileage 12,698 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
SF04 BRF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 12,698 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: 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.
SF04 BRF Mileage History
- 25/10/20225,208 mi
- 19/02/20249,531 mi+4,323 mi
- 26/07/20249,920 mi+389 mi
- 02/07/202512,698 mi+2,778 mi
Average of roughly 2,789 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SF04 BRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (SF04 BRF) between October 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 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 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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