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BX18 SZV

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,384 mi
Last recorded81,384 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 SZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 81,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge of Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 72,305 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,662 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,192 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,005 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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BX18 SZV 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 BX18 SZV, 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 BX18 SZV registered?

BX18 SZV is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is BX18 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX18 SZV 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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