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AE16 XJJ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 100,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 94,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in tread area 225 x 45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2024 81,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil leak engine undercovers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2024 81,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 x 45 x 17 badly cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 x 45 x 17 badly cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil leak engine undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,436 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 71,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,652 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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AE16 XJJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE16 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

AE16 XJJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2016.

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