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BC18 XUL

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,799 mi
Last recorded77,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 XUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 53,171 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 53,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 34,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts in outer side wall close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts in outer side wall close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has some damage but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 29,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has some damage but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 16,505 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 16,505 miles

Offside Front 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 XUL is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

BC18 XUL is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is BC18 XUL safe to buy?

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