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A22 RCF

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 RCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,438 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 82,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 48,640 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 48,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 29,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 21,907 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slight smear

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

Pass 5 May 2020 19,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 17,268 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside lower (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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A22 RCF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A22 RCF, 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 A22 RCF registered?

A22 RCF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is A22 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 RCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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