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BD16 BHV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 BHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has 4 flat spots

Fail 1 Aug 2025 81,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel has 4 flat spots

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,094 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder no cords visable yet (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,624 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 50,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,171 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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BD16 BHV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 BD16 BHV, 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 BD16 BHV registered?

BD16 BHV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is BD16 BHV safe to buy?

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