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BA16 XFH

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,024 mi
Last recorded31,024 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 XFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 31,024 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 31,022 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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 28,055 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,754 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Jul 2022 22,542 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s within 3 quarter tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s rear tyres stepped and perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2021 19,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 19,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 16,440 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2019 12,883 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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BA16 XFH 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 BA16 XFH, 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 BA16 XFH registered?

BA16 XFH is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is BA16 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 XFH 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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