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A8 TFT

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,744 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 83,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2024 65,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,578 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,796 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn slightly more on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bush perished slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,114 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres have small cuts in places but not to ply/ cords

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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A8 TFT is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 TFT, 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 A8 TFT registered?

A8 TFT is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A8 TFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 TFT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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