2018 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · YY18 OVB
2018 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2018. Recorded mileage 49,403 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1969cc
YY18 OVB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 49,403 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.
YY18 OVB Mileage History
- 24/05/202231,280 mi
- 12/12/202338,769 mi+7,489 mi
- 11/12/202444,042 mi+5,273 mi
- 04/12/202549,403 mi+5,361 mi
Average of roughly 5,131 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YY18 OVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volvo V40 (YY18 OVB) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 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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