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BP16 MUY

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 MUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 96,233 miles

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

middle section exhaust heat shied insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2026 96,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

middle section exhaust heat shied insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure.

oil prescence around engine sump area

Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage not cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive off side of engine around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,761 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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BP16 MUY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP16 MUY, 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 BP16 MUY registered?

BP16 MUY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is BP16 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP16 MUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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