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A2 OVR

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,106 mi
Last recorded70,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 70,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,291 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,285 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 51,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,007 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,325 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 34,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 26,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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A2 OVR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 A2 OVR, 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 A2 OVR registered?

A2 OVR is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is A2 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 OVR 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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