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BG18 ZSZ

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,772 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 65,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,794 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,848 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 ZSZ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol 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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

BG18 ZSZ is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is BG18 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 ZSZ 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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