2018 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · YS18 APK
2018 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2018. Recorded mileage 52,978 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
YS18 APK Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 52,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
YS18 APK Mileage History
- 16/06/202125,400 mi
- 16/06/202125,400 mi
- 26/05/202227,589 mi+2,189 mi
- 27/05/202227,590 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/202331,200 mi+3,610 mi
- 15/06/202437,654 mi+6,454 mi
- 10/06/202546,040 mi+8,386 mi
- 24/06/202546,067 mi+27 mi
- 27/01/202652,978 mi+6,911 mi
Average of roughly 5,974 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
YS18 APK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (YS18 APK) between June 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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