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AK18 NWJ

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,596 mi
Last recorded67,596 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 NWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,596 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,040 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and under trays are fitted restricting the inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2023 41,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and under trays are fitted restricting the inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 34,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,761 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

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 NWJ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red 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 AK18 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

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

Is AK18 NWJ safe to buy?

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