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BP16 XNM

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,271 mi
Last recorded69,271 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 XNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,271 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear on lower coils unable to inspect fully (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 69,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall also exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear on lower coils unable to inspect fully (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,722 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 61,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,845 miles

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

Offside headlamp lense damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 37,878 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 37,877 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 30,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 30,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 18,350 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))

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 XNM 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 BP16 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

BP16 XNM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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