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BT16 JUW

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,224 mi
Last recorded169,224 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 JUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 169,224 miles

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

Offside slight play in steering arm

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 169,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,591 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 146,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 128,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,059 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 114,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,108 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,400 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 JUW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel 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 BT16 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

BT16 JUW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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