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BK18 HTY

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,698 mi
Last recorded80,698 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 HTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged +insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

internal mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Fail 29 Jul 2026 80,581 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged +insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

internal mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Pass 30 May 2025 65,564 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2m o/s cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 53,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 29,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,512 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 21,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,506 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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BK18 HTY is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 BK18 HTY, 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 BK18 HTY registered?

BK18 HTY is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is BK18 HTY safe to buy?

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