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AY51 LET

2018 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LET
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 65,766 miles

O/S N/S front tyre's wearing on edge's

Pass 5 Jul 2025 57,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 48,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 48,526 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required (225-45-17) Both Sides Worn on Edge(IN/OUT) Close to limit Cracking/Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking effect (Rubber surface covered with dirt) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 41,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AY51 LET is a 2018 Volvo V40 in White 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 AY51 LET, 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 AY51 LET registered?

AY51 LET is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is AY51 LET safe to buy?

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