2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · SN68 FTX
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2018. Recorded mileage 55,964 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
SN68 FTX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 55,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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.
SN68 FTX Mileage History
- 20/07/202115,413 mi
- 06/07/202231,113 mi+15,700 mi
- 03/08/202345,657 mi+14,544 mi
- 04/08/202345,659 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/202453,706 mi+8,047 mi
- 23/07/202555,566 mi+1,860 mi
- 25/06/202655,964 mi+398 mi
Average of roughly 8,225 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
SN68 FTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (SN68 FTX) between July 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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