2018 Volvo V40 · 41,576 MOT tests
2018 Volvo V40 reliability
2018 Volvo V40s fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 V40 years (41,576 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 17.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,887
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,576
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.9% of tests fail here (244% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Suspension5.9%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.85%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.91%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.69%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.16%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.74%)
Other years
Every Volvo V40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volvo V40 reliable?
2018 Volvo V40s fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 V40 years (41,576 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.85% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.2% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volvo V40 shows 35,887 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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