2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · SW51 SAZ
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 17/12/2018. Recorded mileage 57,065 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
SW51 SAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 57,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
SW51 SAZ Mileage History
- 20/12/202341,461 mi
- 20/12/202341,461 mi
- 16/12/202450,217 mi+8,756 mi
- 16/12/202450,217 mi
- 08/12/202557,065 mi+6,848 mi
Average of roughly 7,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW51 SAZ 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 (SW51 SAZ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SW51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SW51SAZ.
NISSAN
JUKE N-CONNECTA HEV CVT
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI
A3
BMW
I3
FORD
TRANSIT
VOLVO
V70
VOLVO
V70
SUZUKI
SX4
VOLVO
V70
VOLVO
V40
PEUGEOT
BOXER 335 PRO L2H2 BHDI
VOLVO
XC60