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BJ18 DVG

2018 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,380 mi
Last recorded48,380 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 DVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 48,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 45,448 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 45,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 24,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 DVG is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVG, 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 BJ18 DVG registered?

BJ18 DVG is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is BJ18 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 DVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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