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AU18 UOW

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,503 mi
Last recorded33,503 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 UOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,443 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 26,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 22,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 18,656 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 18,656 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 15,735 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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AU18 UOW is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

AU18 UOW is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is AU18 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 UOW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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