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A7 VGN

2018 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,109 mi
Last recorded20,109 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 20,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 18,965 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 18,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 18,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 17,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 15,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 13,654 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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A7 VGN is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

A7 VGN is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is A7 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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