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R31 BLC

2022 Volvo V40

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,243 mi
Last recorded45,243 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 BLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2022
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 45,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 86,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,151 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,454 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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R31 BLC is a 2022 Volvo V40 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R31 BLC, 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 4 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R31 BLC?

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What year was R31 BLC registered?

R31 BLC is a 2022 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2022.

Is R31 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 BLC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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