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BN18 EHV

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,289 mi
Last recorded54,289 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,289 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 54,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 47,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,678 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers and dash-camera removed from windscreen and placed on passenger front seat ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BN18 EHV 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 BN18 EHV, 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

How do I check the history of BN18 EHV?

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What year was BN18 EHV registered?

BN18 EHV is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is BN18 EHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 EHV 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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