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AJ16 OGP

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,900 mi
Last recorded38,900 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 OGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 33,407 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror separating and reducing vision to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine area appear wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, full underside inspection not possible

Pass 22 Jan 2024 29,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 23,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 23,777 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 17,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 17,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks on tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Offside Front tyre cracks on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,691 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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AJ16 OGP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 AJ16 OGP, 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 OGP registered?

AJ16 OGP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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