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BP65 VLG

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,852 mi
Last recorded63,852 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP65 VLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,852 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 63,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 58,786 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 58,784 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,941 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 48,727 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,292 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 32,710 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 32,710 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 32,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 23,900 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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BP65 VLG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP65 VLG, 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 BP65 VLG registered?

BP65 VLG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is BP65 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP65 VLG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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