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BL18 GPE

2018 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,998 mi
Last recorded38,998 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 GPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 38,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 35,697 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 32,632 miles

Handbrake lever high, requires adjustment

Pass 13 Apr 2023 22,598 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 22,550 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 7,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 4,128 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 4,128 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 4,123 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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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BL18 GPE is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,498cc 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 BL18 GPE, 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 BL18 GPE registered?

BL18 GPE is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is BL18 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 GPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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