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AV16 AHF

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,332 mi
Last recorded78,332 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 AHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,332 miles

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,195 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 72,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,430 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 44,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,987 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 28,987 miles

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

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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AV16 AHF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol 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 AV16 AHF, 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 AV16 AHF registered?

AV16 AHF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 AHF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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