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AX65 ECY

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,842 mi
Last recorded72,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 ECY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,842 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,729 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,000 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 56,996 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 7 Jun 2022 44,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 12,552 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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AX65 ECY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX65 ECY, 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 AX65 ECY registered?

AX65 ECY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AX65 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX65 ECY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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