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AE68 GOU

2018 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,133 mi
Last recorded32,133 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 GOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 32,133 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 32,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 30,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 26,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 21,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 16,668 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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AE68 GOU is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE68 GOU, 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 AE68 GOU registered?

AE68 GOU is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2018.

Is AE68 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 GOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE68 GOU have outstanding finance?

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