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BF18 VYG

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,597 mi
Last recorded30,597 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 VYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 27,357 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,141 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 24,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 20,649 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 20,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,801 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 16,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 13,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall badly perrished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BF18 VYG is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF18 VYG, 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

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What year was BF18 VYG registered?

BF18 VYG is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BF18 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 VYG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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