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C5 SBS

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,943 mi
Last recorded42,943 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SBS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 42,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,625 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,444 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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C5 SBS 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 C5 SBS, 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

How do I check the history of C5 SBS?

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What year was C5 SBS registered?

C5 SBS is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2018.

Is C5 SBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 SBS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 SBS have outstanding finance?

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