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AP68 KBY

2018 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP68 KBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 55,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 45,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 45,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads both side of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear thin but unable to say for certain due to closeness of wheel fitment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 24,169 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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AP68 KBY is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Gold 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 AP68 KBY, 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 AP68 KBY registered?

AP68 KBY is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is AP68 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP68 KBY 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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