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AU68 FWV

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,736 mi
Last recorded86,736 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 FWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 86,736 miles

little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,023 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 79,538 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 68,292 miles

Brake performance not tested flat tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 67,311 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked in Zone A larger than 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (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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AU68 FWV is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 AU68 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

AU68 FWV is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2018.

Is AU68 FWV safe to buy?

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