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AP16 ZLU

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,902 mi
Last recorded72,902 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 72,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 67,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,226 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 35,974 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,046 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AP16 ZLU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP16 ZLU, 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 AP16 ZLU registered?

AP16 ZLU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is AP16 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 ZLU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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