2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · SM18 TCY
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 06/07/2018. Recorded mileage 43,654 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
SM18 TCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 43,654 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: Below Average
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 V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SM18 TCY Mileage History
- 22/08/202225,286 mi
- 28/07/202330,896 mi+5,610 mi
- 28/07/202330,899 mi+3 mi
- 02/08/202437,689 mi+6,790 mi
- 06/08/202543,654 mi+5,965 mi
Average of roughly 6,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM18 TCY 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 (SM18 TCY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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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