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CU68 LZX

2018 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU68 LZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,838 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))

Rear Brake disc back plates corroded both sides

Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 55,215 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 55,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 41,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to side wall , no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip passenger side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 41,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to side wall , no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip passenger side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,007 miles

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

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 LZX is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZX, 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

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What year was CU68 LZX registered?

CU68 LZX is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2018.

Is CU68 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU68 LZX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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