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AJ18 FRZ

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,843 mi
Last recorded36,843 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 FRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 36,843 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 36,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 33,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 29,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 29,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 25,956 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,280 miles

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

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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AJ18 FRZ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 AJ18 FRZ, 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 AJ18 FRZ registered?

AJ18 FRZ is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is AJ18 FRZ safe to buy?

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