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BC18 VRG

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,525 mi
Last recorded101,525 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 VRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 24,688 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 24,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 VRG is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 BC18 VRG, 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 BC18 VRG registered?

BC18 VRG is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is BC18 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 VRG 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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