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AD16 HBY

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 HBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,759 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 42,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,466 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE HAS NO TREAD PATTERN.ADVISE CHANGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 26,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE HAS NO TREAD PATTERN.ADVISE CHANGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 18,074 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 18,074 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 HBY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 AD16 HBY, 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 AD16 HBY registered?

AD16 HBY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AD16 HBY safe to buy?

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