2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · SP68 FLG
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2018. Recorded mileage 89,792 miles. MOT valid until 21/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
SP68 FLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2026
- 89,792 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.
SP68 FLG Mileage History
- 16/02/202455,165 mi
- 04/03/202574,948 mi+19,783 mi
- 11/03/202689,790 mi+14,842 mi
- 22/03/202689,792 mi+2 mi
- 22/03/202689,792 mi
Average of roughly 16,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP68 FLG 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 (SP68 FLG) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2026 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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