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AF16 WZD

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 WZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 59,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 58,341 miles

Advised front brake disc' s lipped ( worn )

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,826 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 52,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,381 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,679 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,195 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 34,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 WZD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZD, 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 AF16 WZD registered?

AF16 WZD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 WZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 WZD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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