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4289 SM

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,077 mi
Last recorded61,077 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4289 SM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,077 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 52,978 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 52,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 44,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 24,567 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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4289 SM is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 4289 SM, 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 4289 SM registered?

4289 SM is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is 4289 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4289 SM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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