2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · YA18 SVO
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15/06/2018. Recorded mileage 24,594 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
YA18 SVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 24,594 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.
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.
YA18 SVO Mileage History
- 26/01/202213,109 mi
- 29/07/202214,600 mi+1,491 mi
- 21/07/202318,419 mi+3,819 mi
- 17/07/202422,070 mi+3,651 mi
- 22/07/202524,594 mi+2,524 mi
Average of roughly 3,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA18 SVO 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 (YA18 SVO) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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