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AO16 EJV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,072 mi
Last recorded79,072 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 EJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,072 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,375 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))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 69,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside daytime running light missing

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

Offside daytime running light loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 30,999 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 30,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 18,405 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 7,421 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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AO16 EJV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO16 EJV, 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 AO16 EJV registered?

AO16 EJV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AO16 EJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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