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8648 JW

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8648 JW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 54,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 54,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 52,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,392 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,921 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,318 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,576 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 40,464 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,257 miles

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

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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8648 JW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 8648 JW, 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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8648 JW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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