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SM18 EUU

2018 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,860 mi
Last recorded27,860 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 EUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 27,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 25,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has slight cracks, edges slightly worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,366 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 22,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 18,886 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 14,721 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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SM18 EUU is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM18 EUU, 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

How do I check the history of SM18 EUU?

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What year was SM18 EUU registered?

SM18 EUU is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is SM18 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 EUU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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