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BX68 ULM

2018 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,523 mi
Last recorded101,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX68 ULM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,523 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 82,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,458 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,296 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 ULM is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULM, 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 BX68 ULM registered?

BX68 ULM is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2018.

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