2017 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · TEG 1
2017 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 48,734 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TEG 1 Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 48,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
TEG 1 Mileage History
- 12/08/202019,984 mi
- 15/10/202121,256 mi+1,272 mi
- 22/09/202226,627 mi+5,371 mi
- 29/09/202332,455 mi+5,828 mi
- 09/10/202438,478 mi+6,023 mi
- 22/09/202543,375 mi+4,897 mi
- 22/09/202543,577 mi+202 mi
- 25/09/202648,734 mi+5,157 mi
Average of roughly 4,698 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
TEG 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volvo V40 (TEG 1) between August 2020 and September 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres badly worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres badly worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- 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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- 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.
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