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AK18 FHW

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,112 mi
Last recorded32,112 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 FHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 32,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 30,199 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 27 Sep 2024 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 27,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 22,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,898 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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AK18 FHW 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK18 FHW, 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 AK18 FHW registered?

AK18 FHW is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AK18 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 FHW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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