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BC18 RZB

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,004 mi
Last recorded38,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 RZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 28,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,200 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 28,190 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 24,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 20,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 15,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,233 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 13,233 miles

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

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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BC18 RZB is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC18 RZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BC18 RZB?

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What year was BC18 RZB registered?

BC18 RZB is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is BC18 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 RZB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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