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BP18 PCX

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 PCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 76,634 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 69,838 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear nearside door mirror is covered over and taped up (3.3 (c))

Central Front interior rear view mirror is taped in place

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nearside front door is damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,791 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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BP18 PCX is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 BP18 PCX, 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 BP18 PCX registered?

BP18 PCX is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is BP18 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP18 PCX 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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