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AJM 721A

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 721A
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,937 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 78,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,111 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 70,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,974 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 60,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,289 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 52,275 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to coil spring going through the tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,454 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 43,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,595 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front disc and pads worn

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 23 Feb 2021 36,595 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative t p s light on (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front disc and pads worn

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,457 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AJM 721A is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AJM 721A, 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 AJM 721A registered?

AJM 721A is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for AJM 721A shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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