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A7 JFT

2018 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,834 mi
Last recorded25,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 25,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 25,834 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and deep perish cracking close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing off on inner edge and perish cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 23,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 22,168 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 22,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,104 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 19,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 15,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 11,368 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 11,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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A7 JFT is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A7 JFT, 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.

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What year was A7 JFT registered?

A7 JFT is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is A7 JFT safe to buy?

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