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A18 LKR

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,147 mi
Last recorded39,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 39,147 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 37,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 30,568 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 30,566 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

tracking needs adjusting

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 21,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 21,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,627 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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A18 LKR is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 LKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 LKR registered?

A18 LKR is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is A18 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LKR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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