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AM08 KCM

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,315 mi
Last recorded65,315 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 67,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,857 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,592 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2024 60,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2024 46,600 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 36,439 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 21,597 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 21,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 31,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 21,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AM08 KCM is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AM08 KCM, 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 AM08 KCM registered?

AM08 KCM is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2018.

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