2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · YM18 DPZ
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09/07/2018. Recorded mileage 35,761 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
YM18 DPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 35,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
YM18 DPZ Mileage History
- 30/06/202222,951 mi
- 04/07/202327,238 mi+4,287 mi
- 01/07/202430,685 mi+3,447 mi
- 27/06/202535,761 mi+5,076 mi
- 27/06/202535,761 mi
Average of roughly 4,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM18 DPZ 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 (YM18 DPZ) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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