2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · YP18 XRB
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09/05/2018. Recorded mileage 54,521 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
YP18 XRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 54,521 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
YP18 XRB Mileage History
- 13/05/202229,718 mi
- 02/05/202338,813 mi+9,095 mi
- 10/04/202447,142 mi+8,329 mi
- 25/03/202550,133 mi+2,991 mi
- 18/03/202654,521 mi+4,388 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP18 XRB 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 XRB) between May 2022 and March 2026.
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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