2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · Y15 MGR
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 98,471 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y15 MGR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2024
- 98,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y15 MGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (Y15 MGR) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Y15 MGR Mileage History
- 03/11/202165,338 mi
- 26/10/202276,498 mi+11,160 mi
- 04/11/202387,876 mi+11,378 mi
- 09/11/202498,471 mi+10,595 mi
Average of roughly 10,981 miles per year across 4 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: 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.
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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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- 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.
- 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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