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BJ18 BKL

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,237 mi
Last recorded72,237 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 BKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Black lettering fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 72,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Black lettering fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,018 miles

Nearside Rear disc wearing lip on disc

Nearside Rear pad looks low

Offside Rear disc wearing lip on disc

Offside Rear pad looks low

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge slight

Fail 10 Apr 2024 54,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front disc wearing lip on disc

Nearside Rear disc wearing lip on disc

Nearside Rear pad looks low

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

Offside Front disc wearing lip on disc

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear disc wearing lip on disc

Offside Rear pad looks low

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge slight

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever travel slightly high, adjustment required.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle tested wet

Fail 5 Apr 2023 43,943 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever travel slightly high, adjustment required.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle tested wet

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BJ18 BKL 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 66.7%.

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 BJ18 BKL, 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 BJ18 BKL registered?

BJ18 BKL is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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