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BC18 XUM

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 XUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 65,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 41,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 41,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,167 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 35,167 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 35,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,398 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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BC18 XUM is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

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

Is BC18 XUM safe to buy?

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