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BX68 OJS

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,205 mi
Last recorded44,205 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX68 OJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,205 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 44,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 31,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 19,885 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 19,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 13,261 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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BX68 OJS is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX68 OJS, 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 BX68 OJS registered?

BX68 OJS is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is BX68 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX68 OJS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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