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AU18 KFL

2018 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 KFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 92,601 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 92,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 88,627 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass loosely held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,526 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass as come away from its backing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door handle lock cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorating (0.1 (b))

front and rear towing eye covers missing

Fail 3 Apr 2024 81,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly misshapen across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass as come away from its backing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door handle lock cover missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshapen across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorating (0.1 (b))

front and rear towing eye covers missing

Pass 12 May 2023 71,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,127 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))

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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AU18 KFL is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 AU18 KFL, 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 AU18 KFL registered?

AU18 KFL is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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