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V40 GCT

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

32,343 mi
Last recorded32,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 GCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 32,343 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 32,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,116 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters cracked

o/s front outer cvj gaiter holed

Pass 28 Jan 2025 31,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,681 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 116,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 30,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,021 miles

both track rod end gaiters split

o/s front outer cvj gaiter split on end

Pass 20 Jan 2023 28,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 115,300 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 24,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,370 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 112,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 112,568 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,589 miles

engine noisy

n/s mirror glass distorted

rear number plate loose

Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,589 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine noisy

handbrake lever travel

n/s mirror glass distorted

rear number plate loose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer cvj gaiter split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,827 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 98,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,293 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,210 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc's rusty.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc's rusty.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,669 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,664 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 36,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V40 GCT is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 V40 GCT, 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 V40 GCT registered?

V40 GCT is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2018.

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The MOT history for V40 GCT shows 37 tests with a 70.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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