2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · YP18 DTO
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 11/04/2018. Recorded mileage 46,508 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
YP18 DTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2026
- 46,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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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YP18 DTO Mileage History
- 05/04/202327,970 mi
- 05/04/202327,790 mi-180 mi
- 08/04/202434,884 mi+7,094 mi
- 11/04/202540,798 mi+5,914 mi
- 11/04/202646,508 mi+5,710 mi
Average of roughly 6,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YP18 DTO 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 (YP18 DTO) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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