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AC08 DLC

2018 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 98,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,055 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 68,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.9mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,024 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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AC08 DLC 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 AC08 DLC, 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 AC08 DLC registered?

AC08 DLC is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is AC08 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 DLC 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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