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AE16 XFR

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

257,861 mi
Last recorded257,861 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 257,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 247,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Locating springs protruding from calliper body, both sides (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 238,159 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 238,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front NSF Tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2024 133,016 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 8 Mar 2024 133,013 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 115,988 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding clearly overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 98,125 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 98,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge smooth 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,240 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge smooth 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,351 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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AE16 XFR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE16 XFR, 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 AE16 XFR registered?

AE16 XFR is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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