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AE16 XJZ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 77,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,432 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/r16/96h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,021 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 XJZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE16 XJZ, 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 AE16 XJZ registered?

AE16 XJZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AE16 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 XJZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE16 XJZ have outstanding finance?

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