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AY68 GHU

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,869 mi
Last recorded46,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 GHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 46,869 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 46,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,907 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 45,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 45,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp level warning light illuminated (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp level warning light illuminated (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,621 miles

washer bottle has a leak

Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,517 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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AY68 GHU is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY68 GHU registered?

AY68 GHU is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 October 2018.

Is AY68 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY68 GHU 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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