How much is a 2018 Volvo V40Petrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Volvo V40Petrol on the Irish used-car market is around €15,673, based on 10 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Volvo V40 depreciate per year?

A Volvo V40 loses roughly 9.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Volvo V40 from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Volvo V40Petrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Volvo V40Petrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Volvo V402018

Petrol · 2.0L

20 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

No NI listings currently available

Check back soon as new listings are added regularly.

Updated 10h ago · NI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€15,672.5

private sale ~€13,930 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€10,684 – €12,973

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

81k km

typical 79k km

Days listed

20d

avg on market · demand 44/100

AI Market Summary

Reliable 4-cylinder petrol engine with decent fuel economy; timing chain rattle on cold starts reported in early 2018 1.5L units—usually benign, but get diagnostic check before purchase.
Priced fairly for market; mileage of 75k km sits below expected range for an 8-year-old, so verify service history and odometer credibility thoroughly.
Sensus infotainment can freeze or lag; window regulator failures and random warning lights documented—budget for potential software update or electrical fault diagnosis.
Before buying, cold-start the engine and listen for timing chain rattle; request full service records to confirm mileage legitimacy and any prior electrical repairs.
NI import saves €343 before VRT applies on top—unlikely to offset registration hassle unless buying fleet or importing multiple units.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

121 bhp

122 PS

Torque

220 Nm

162 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.4s

118 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Boot space

391L

1021L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

47.9 mpg

5.9 L/100km

Urban

35.8 mpg

Extra urban

60.1 mpg

CO₂

128 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

62L

Dimensions

Length

4.37m

4369 mm

Width

1.86m

Height

1.44m

Wheelbase

2.65m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 98% · Child 75%

Insurance

Group 18E

Road tax (UK)

£195

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Volvo V40 2018

Reliability

4/5

The 2018 Volvo V40 petrol is a solid, well-engineered compact car with a strong safety reputation and generally reliable Volvo engines. Ownership costs are moderate, though infotainment and electrical gremlins can occasionally surface. It represents good value in the used market for those seeking Swedish engineering and build quality.

Known issues

Timing chain rattle on cold starts in some 1.5L petrol units, particularly in early 2018 examples—usually a design tolerance rather than failure
Infotainment system (Sensus) can freeze, lag, or lose connectivity; software updates sometimes required
Electrical gremlins including window regulators failing and occasional dash warning light false positives
Direct injection fuel injectors prone to carbon build-up around 80,000–100,000 km, causing rough idle or occasional misfires
Water ingress into tail light assemblies leading to condensation and corrosion
Clutch wear in manual transmissions can occur earlier than expected in heavy traffic (manuals more prone than automatics)

Good for

Safety—industry-leading crash protection, comprehensive airbag suite, and advanced driver aids
Comfortable, well-appointed interior with upscale Scandinavian design and quality materials
Fuel efficiency—real-world 40–50 mpg achievable on the 1.5L petrol with mixed driving
Reliability of core mechanical systems (engine, transmission, suspension) when serviced properly

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls1 found

Airbags2018

Driver and passenger airbags may not deploy correctly due to wiring fault in pre-tensioner circuit

Remedy: Inspection and rewiring of airbag pre-tensioner circuit

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AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

No listings yet.

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