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BK18 TYW

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,010 mi
Last recorded31,010 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 TYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 31,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 26,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 21,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 19,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,043 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 TYW is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

BK18 TYW is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BK18 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 TYW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK18 TYW have outstanding finance?

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