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856 AJN

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,461 mi
Last recorded50,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration856 AJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping on inner edge/various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 27,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,220 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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856 AJN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 856 AJN, 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 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 856 AJN registered?

856 AJN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is 856 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 856 AJN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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