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AE18 URF

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 URF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,698 miles

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

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

Fail 31 Jan 2025 82,696 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has cuts with stones embedded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 37,972 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 21,019 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 URF is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AE18 URF, 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 AE18 URF registered?

AE18 URF is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is AE18 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 URF 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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