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AF18 XGZ

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 XGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,589 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 50,585 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low.2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,771 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on outer band and 1.6 on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer band,deep cut/hole (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner and outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 41,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed very large cut to cords on inner band/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low.2mm max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on outer band and 1.6 on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer band,deep cut/hole (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner and outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,747 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in zone B. middle and lower middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,498 miles

Front wiper starting to smear

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to deform on inner band

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting to deform on inner band

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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AF18 XGZ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF18 XGZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF18 XGZ?

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What year was AF18 XGZ registered?

AF18 XGZ is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AF18 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 XGZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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