2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · Y88 MBA
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 14/09/2018. Recorded mileage 69,952 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
Y88 MBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 69,952 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
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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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.
Y88 MBA Mileage History
- 06/09/202343,232 mi
- 09/09/202452,268 mi+9,036 mi
- 21/07/202561,832 mi+9,564 mi
- 21/07/202561,837 mi+5 mi
- 30/06/202669,952 mi+8,115 mi
Average of roughly 9,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y88 MBA 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 (Y88 MBA) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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