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BN18 OEL

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,855 mi
Last recorded33,855 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 OEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 33,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 29,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ((225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 26,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 23,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,555 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 19,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 17,466 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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BN18 OEL is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OEL, 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 BN18 OEL registered?

BN18 OEL is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is BN18 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 OEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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