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AU68 FTJ

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 FTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,157 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 62,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 52,905 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 52,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 36,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 36,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,962 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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AU68 FTJ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU68 FTJ, 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 AU68 FTJ registered?

AU68 FTJ is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is AU68 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 FTJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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