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AK18 VHR

2018 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 77,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 67,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 55,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 45,272 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 45,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 34,891 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 VHR is a 2018 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

AK18 VHR is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is AK18 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 VHR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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