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AK18 FKH

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,951 mi
Last recorded27,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 FKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 27,951 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 03 of 2021. (225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 02 of 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Fail 27 Jun 2025 24,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 03 of 2021. (225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 02 of 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 25 Jun 2024 22,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 16,695 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,041 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 FKH is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 FKH, 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 AK18 FKH registered?

AK18 FKH is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2018.

Is AK18 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 FKH 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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