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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Switch powertrain:Diesel · 28 Petrol · 13 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.5L · 3 2.0L · 10

Filter by trim, gearbox, source2 active

Trim:All R Design Nav Plus · 1 R-Design · 1 Unknown · 2

Gearbox:Manual · 3 Automatic · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Volvo V402018

Petrol

€15,995ROI listing median

20 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€15k – €16k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

all active now

Updated 8h ago · all · 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

Strong safety credentials and Scandinavian build quality; excellent visibility and intuitive driving dynamics for a compact estate.
Median mileage sits 18k km below expected range—verify service history and get independent inspection to confirm genuine condition.
1.5L petrol units prone to timing chain rattle on cold starts (early 2018s); Sensus infotainment lags or freezes; window regulators fail occasionally.
Have a Volvo specialist or trusted mechanic listen for cold-start rattles and test infotainment responsiveness before committing.
NI import €281 cheaper before VRT applies on top; check total landed cost against ROI dealers.

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

Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2018 Volvo V40 · Petrol · per year

Estimated annual cost

€4,149/yr

Per month

€346/mo

Depreciation

€1,411

34% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,888

46% of total

Maintenance

€580

14% of total

Road tax

€270

7% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €15,673 current market median at 9.0%/yr (regression from 10 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Volvo V40 2018, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

DieselDieselcheapest to run

−33%€1,447/yr

3.6 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,267/yrRoad tax €180/yr

median €15,950

PetrolPetrolthis market

€2,158/yr

5.9 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,888/yrRoad tax €270/yr

median €15,967

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€580

estimated per year

Petrol V40s are relatively low-cost to maintain; timing chain (not belt) is durable; direct injection requires occasional fuel system cleaning if mileage is high or driving is city-heavy.

Annual serviceOil and filter change (5.5L 0W-30 or 5W-30); air filter; inspection of wear items

€180/yr

Tyres (amortised)Premium summer/winter set every 4–5 years; typical cost €400–500 spread over ownership

€120/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front pads/discs typically 50,000–70,000 km; rears 80,000+ km; ~€350–450 per change amortised

€100/yr

NCT (amortised)Annual cost spread (biennial test €55)

€28/yr

Consumables & miscellaneousCabin/engine air filters, coolant top-ups, spark plugs (100,000 km), wiper blades, lights

€152/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast

Depreciation forecast

3 year-cohort data points

Recent ads: 9.0%/yrMedium confidence

Industry avg: 15.0%/yr

+2yr

€13.0k

-17%

pvt ~€11.1k

+5yr

€9.8k

-38%

pvt ~€8.4k

+10yr

€6.1k

-61%

pvt ~€5.2k

This Volvo V40 is holding its value 6.0% better than the industry average, suggesting strong demand.

Market rate from 3 year-cohort medians (log-linear trend). Industry rate: 15.0%/yr for Volvo. Not a financial forecast.

Year-by-year comparison

Volvo V40 · Petrol

Year

Median price

Private est.

Avg mileage

Confidence

Potential value opportunities

ROI + NI · by value score

▼ €1,345

2018 Volvo V40 T3 [152] R DESIGN Nav Plus 5dr Geartronic Video Review • (2 Owner Reviews)

£10,450→€15,877imported

-3% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

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