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BT18 OBZ

2018 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 OBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 73,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 72,210 miles

front tyres showing uneven wear on inner edges , due to a worn condition at time of inspection , recommend tyres replacement within 30 days .

recommend a further brakes linings inspection / inner face of pads looking low.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

mot retested by b beswick on behalf of karl cordingley , listed items checked only. seek service advice on advisories within 30 days .

Fail 23 Apr 2024 63,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,756 miles

strong advise , front tires worn to 1.6mm of remaining tread , inner edges of tire tread showing uneven wear , recommend wheel tracking inspection . due to condition of ties at the time of inspection , recommend that tires are replaced asap.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,271 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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BT18 OBZ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 BT18 OBZ, 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 BT18 OBZ registered?

BT18 OBZ is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BT18 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 OBZ 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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