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AJ18 PFX

2018 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,851 mi
Last recorded39,851 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 PFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 39,851 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 39,841 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 33,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,806 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 22,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 18,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 18,049 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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AJ18 PFX is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc 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 AJ18 PFX, 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 AJ18 PFX registered?

AJ18 PFX is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is AJ18 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 PFX 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.

Does AJ18 PFX have outstanding finance?

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