2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · YA18 PGE
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 14,521 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA18 PGE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 14,521 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.
YA18 PGE 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 (YA18 PGE) between May 2022 and June 2025.
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.
YA18 PGE Mileage History
- 30/05/20228,631 mi
- 31/05/202310,572 mi+1,941 mi
- 29/05/202412,300 mi+1,728 mi
- 04/06/202514,521 mi+2,221 mi
Average of roughly 1,954 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
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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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