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BX68 USM

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,690 mi
Last recorded23,690 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 23,690 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 21,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 18,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 15,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 12,004 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 USM is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BX68 USM, 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 USM registered?

BX68 USM is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 2018.

Is BX68 USM safe to buy?

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