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AY68 GJU

2018 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 GJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 82,305 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 82,304 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 GJU is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

AY68 GJU is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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