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I've never seen an 18v rated elcap in my life. It's either 16V or 25V as far as I've seen.
Now, you can have leaky caps (there was an...
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The rated life is given at the maximum temperature. For every 10°C decrease, the life expectancy doubles. So if you buy a cap rated for...
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You can derate the lifespan if you want.
Biggest factor is operating temp.
I try to buy 105C Al caps when able/cost effective. Always if...