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AB18 AEB

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,923 mi
Last recorded82,923 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB18 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 82,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,338 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 38,338 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AB18 AEB is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol 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 AB18 AEB, 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 AB18 AEB registered?

AB18 AEB is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is AB18 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB18 AEB 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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