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AJ16 OGR

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 OGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner &outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 86,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner &outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,676 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,974 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,700 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 38,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,898 miles

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, plus perished outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 15,835 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 OGR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red 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 AJ16 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

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

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