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AE18 UHR

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,287 mi
Last recorded76,287 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 UHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 76,287 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2025 76,287 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 57,436 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 43,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,190 miles

lip on front brake discs

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2023 41,190 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

lip on front brake discs

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2022 39,197 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,879 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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AE18 UHR is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red 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 AE18 UHR, 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 AE18 UHR registered?

AE18 UHR is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AE18 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 UHR 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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