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BC16 WWJ

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 WWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 129,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 129,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 115,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 104,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 90,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 90,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades smearing heavily but in good condition, cleaned road film from blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 75,776 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 61,691 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 50,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 3mm, discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 40,875 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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BC16 WWJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC16 WWJ, 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 BC16 WWJ registered?

BC16 WWJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2016.

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