2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · SO18 YMJ
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2018. Recorded mileage 45,892 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
SO18 YMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 45,892 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: 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.
SO18 YMJ Mileage History
- 21/02/202224,617 mi
- 10/02/202332,318 mi+7,701 mi
- 31/01/202437,097 mi+4,779 mi
- 20/01/202541,608 mi+4,511 mi
- 02/12/202545,892 mi+4,284 mi
Average of roughly 5,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO18 YMJ 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 (SO18 YMJ) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 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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