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AU18 UPK

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,879 mi
Last recorded42,879 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,879 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 42,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 26,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,226 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 UPK is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AU18 UPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU18 UPK registered?

AU18 UPK is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AU18 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 UPK 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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