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BL18 NNV

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,376 mi
Last recorded20,376 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 NNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 20,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 11,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 10,149 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 10,147 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Rear view mirror (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 7,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 6,436 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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BL18 NNV is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL18 NNV, 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 BL18 NNV registered?

BL18 NNV is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is BL18 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 NNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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