MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake back plates holed and coroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake back plates holed and coroded
both rear disc brake (back-plates/dust plates) corroded and breaking up.
engine oil leak
n/s/f tyre absolutely on limit in places
Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted to halogen headlights (4.1.4 (c))
Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK16 DZB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BK16 DZB, 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 BK16 DZB registered?
BK16 DZB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2016.
Is BK16 DZB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK16 DZB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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