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AO16 UPD

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,963 mi
Last recorded55,963 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 UPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,963 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,684 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,760 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,894 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 UPD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO16 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

AO16 UPD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is AO16 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 UPD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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