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BA18 FCJ

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,296 mi
Last recorded52,296 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 FCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 46,914 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 46,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,019 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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BA18 FCJ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 BA18 FCJ, 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 BA18 FCJ registered?

BA18 FCJ is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 August 2018.

Is BA18 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 FCJ 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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