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J16 BWM

2018 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,197 mi
Last recorded85,197 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 85,197 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge close too legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge close too legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,590 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 71,582 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,289 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2024 60,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,486 miles

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

non run flat tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,379 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,207 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner rear brake pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 88,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner rear brake pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 72,570 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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,994 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 59,994 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,242 miles

Central Front under body trays fitted not allowing inspection of brake pipes

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,868 miles

registration plates are in a 3D format but can be rear from a reasonable distance

Fail 9 Oct 2017 25,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plates are in a 3D format but can be rear from a reasonable distance

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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J16 BWM is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J16 BWM, 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 J16 BWM registered?

J16 BWM is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2018.

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