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AY68 FVN

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

65,786 mi
Last recorded65,786 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 FVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,786 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 65,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 58,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,537 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 43,537 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,458 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AY68 FVN is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc 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 AY68 FVN, 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 AY68 FVN registered?

AY68 FVN is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is AY68 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY68 FVN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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