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C4 DSF

2018 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,592 mi
Last recorded33,592 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 33,592 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 29,301 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 29,301 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre is feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyres is worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 24,522 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 24,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 19,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 12,579 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 10,287 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 10,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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C4 DSF is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C4 DSF, 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 C4 DSF registered?

C4 DSF is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is C4 DSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 DSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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