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AY18 JKF

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,042 mi
Last recorded93,042 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 JKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

interior rear view mirror glass shows deterioration and is secured loosely with tape.

offside front brake calliper shows grease contamination.

Fail 19 Mar 2026 93,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play incomplete (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

interior rear view mirror glass shows deterioration and is secured loosely with tape.

offside front brake calliper shows grease contamination.

Pass 26 Mar 2025 79,615 miles

Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit 1.5mm just a pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 45,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 27,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 9,450 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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AY18 JKF 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 AY18 JKF, 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 AY18 JKF registered?

AY18 JKF is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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