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F18 BYR

2021 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,834 mi
Last recorded3,834 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 BYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 3,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 91,150 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 91,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 3,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,582 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 85,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,266 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 80,266 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,334 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,637 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 60,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 52,062 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,879 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 32,879 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 20,585 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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F18 BYR is a 2021 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F18 BYR, 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 5 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F18 BYR registered?

F18 BYR is a 2021 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2021.

Is F18 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 BYR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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