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CU68 GBF

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,715 mi
Last recorded63,715 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU68 GBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 63,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 49,715 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 49,691 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 44,070 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,486 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 32,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 19,189 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 19,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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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CU68 GBF is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 CU68 GBF, 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 CU68 GBF registered?

CU68 GBF is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is CU68 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU68 GBF 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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