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AJ16 HKP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,829 mi
Last recorded162,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 HKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 162,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer plastic coating damaged hand brake cables on rear callipers rear n/s + o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 148,300 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer plastic covering on rear part of handbrake cables deteriorating N/S + O/S (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating on N/S/F bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 134,249 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 119,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,048 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 83,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,135 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 60,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AJ16 HKP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ16 HKP, 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 AJ16 HKP registered?

AJ16 HKP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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