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AF16 ENJ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,710 mi
Last recorded121,710 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ENJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,947 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 107,947 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,943 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 92,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 69,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,033 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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AF16 ENJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 AF16 ENJ, 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 AF16 ENJ registered?

AF16 ENJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 ENJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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