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BG18 PXW

2018 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 PXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,300 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 68,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder slightly stepping. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 PXW is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXW, 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 BG18 PXW registered?

BG18 PXW is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2018.

Is BG18 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 PXW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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