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AC10 TAY

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,691 mi
Last recorded83,691 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC10 TAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,691 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 83,676 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 67,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (areas marked with yellow chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,656 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AC10 TAY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 AC10 TAY, 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 AC10 TAY registered?

AC10 TAY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is AC10 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC10 TAY 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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