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ADZ 8888

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 8888
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 142,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside - (trailing arms) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,291 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,291 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 106,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 93,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,795 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,315 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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ADZ 8888 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 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 ADZ 8888, 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 ADZ 8888 registered?

ADZ 8888 is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is ADZ 8888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 8888 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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