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BG18 FUW

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,531 mi
Last recorded37,531 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 FUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 37,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge outer edge wearing 2mm tread remains (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 33,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 30,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 30,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 26,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 26,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 21,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 17,688 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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BG18 FUW 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 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 BG18 FUW, 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 BG18 FUW registered?

BG18 FUW is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BG18 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 FUW 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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