2019 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · W28 CAR
2019 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2019. Recorded mileage 23,300 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W28 CAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 23,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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W28 CAR 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 (W28 CAR) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
W28 CAR Mileage History
- 16/03/202216,232 mi
- 03/03/202317,596 mi+1,364 mi
- 05/03/202419,103 mi+1,507 mi
- 12/03/202521,609 mi+2,506 mi
- 04/03/202623,300 mi+1,691 mi
Average of roughly 1,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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