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C8 JDB

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JDB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 107,802 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 107,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 171,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low tread 2mm Plus worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low tread 2mm Plus worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,917 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 144,672 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 113,441 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 92,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 42,757 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,846 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,714 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 56,732 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,723 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

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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C8 JDB is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C8 JDB, 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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C8 JDB is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2018.

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