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AE68 MYC

2018 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 MYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 55,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,964 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 48,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,082 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 21,506 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 21,473 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 21,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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 MYC is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Gold 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 AE68 MYC, 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 AE68 MYC registered?

AE68 MYC is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is AE68 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 MYC 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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