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B26 LJT

2018 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 LJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 43,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 29,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 22,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,320 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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B26 LJT is a 2018 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc 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 B26 LJT, 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 B26 LJT registered?

B26 LJT is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 February 2018.

Is B26 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 LJT 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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