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A15 BLR

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,338 mi
Last recorded30,338 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arm bushes staring to split & perish but still attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 25,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 20,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 16,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres cut and have small chunks from sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 12,512 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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A15 BLR is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A15 BLR, 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 A15 BLR registered?

A15 BLR is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2018.

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