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BD16 MLK

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 MLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 101,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin and close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,457 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 87,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulge, and tread surface distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut, inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 MLK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 BD16 MLK, 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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BD16 MLK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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