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AD16 CAO

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 CAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 76,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 66,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 58,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 49,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 42,615 miles

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 38,610 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,074 miles

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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AD16 CAO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD16 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD16 CAO registered?

AD16 CAO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is AD16 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 CAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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