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BP16 UGW

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,806 mi
Last recorded100,806 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 UGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,396 miles

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

Rear rear seats folded down, unable to check adult belts

Fail 9 Aug 2022 85,361 miles

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

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

Rear rear seats folded down, unable to check adult belts

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,181 miles

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

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

Rear rear seats folded down, unable to check adult belts

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,930 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,342 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 UGW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP16 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

BP16 UGW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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