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BW68 XXK

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,116 mi
Last recorded39,116 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW68 XXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 39,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge - Recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 39,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inside - yellow chalked. 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge - Recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 33,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 27,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 21,051 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 16,937 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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BW68 XXK is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW68 XXK, 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 BW68 XXK registered?

BW68 XXK is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is BW68 XXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW68 XXK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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