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BT16 EFJ

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,649 mi
Last recorded43,649 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 EFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,649 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 36,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 31,801 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 27,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 27,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 22,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 18,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 14,129 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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BT16 EFJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

BT16 EFJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is BT16 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 EFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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