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AK18 MZN

2018 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,742 mi
Last recorded90,742 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 MZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,742 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing / starting to lose shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 78,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing / starting to lose shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 65,864 miles

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

both rear tyres showing small cuts in tread

front brake pads beginning to wear low

Fail 2 May 2024 65,864 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres showing small cuts in tread

front brake pads beginning to wear low

Pass 2 May 2023 53,102 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Apr 2022 41,214 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 41,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 30,572 miles

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

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 MZN is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AK18 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

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

Is AK18 MZN safe to buy?

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