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AY68 GVD

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 GVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 44,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,723 miles

Rear Upper rear high level brake light inoperative. benefit of doubt given its connected

Pass 14 Mar 2023 28,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 27,562 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,139 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 GVD is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY68 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

AY68 GVD is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2018.

Is AY68 GVD safe to buy?

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