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C7 BDT

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,162 mi
Last recorded41,162 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BDT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 41,162 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated held in place with rubber bands (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 41,162 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated held in place with rubber bands (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 34,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,860 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 32,860 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 31,195 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2023 31,195 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 28,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre monitor is on

Pass 22 Feb 2021 24,439 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 24,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 20,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 16,171 miles

rear n/s and o/s brake pads just starting to get low

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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C7 BDT is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C7 BDT, 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 C7 BDT registered?

C7 BDT is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is C7 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 BDT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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