2019 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · SW68 XML
2019 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2019. Recorded mileage 33,517 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW68 XML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 33,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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.
SW68 XML Mileage History
- 24/07/202317,859 mi
- 05/07/202422,171 mi+4,312 mi
- 03/07/202526,134 mi+3,963 mi
- 05/07/202526,134 mi
- 03/07/202633,517 mi+7,383 mi
Average of roughly 5,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW68 XML 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 2019 Volvo V40 (SW68 XML) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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