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BV68 OBZ

2018 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,842 mi
Last recorded57,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV68 OBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 57,842 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 46,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 34,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 19,928 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 8,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 8,568 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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BV68 OBZ is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV68 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV68 OBZ registered?

BV68 OBZ is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is BV68 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV68 OBZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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