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BT16 BXG

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,921 mi
Last recorded111,921 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 BXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 97,293 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 94,787 miles

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 undertray damp with oil but unable tosee where its coming from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,621 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 24 Apr 2023 81,621 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 10 May 2022 69,308 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 9 May 2022 69,308 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 5 May 2021 56,429 miles

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 15 May 2020 44,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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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BT16 BXG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT16 BXG, 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 BT16 BXG registered?

BT16 BXG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is BT16 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 BXG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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