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BP66 WXA

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP66 WXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 69,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,275 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 16 Apr 2025 64,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 40,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 29,094 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 29,094 miles

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

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

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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BP66 WXA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 BP66 WXA, 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 BP66 WXA registered?

BP66 WXA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is BP66 WXA safe to buy?

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