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CA65 VZJ

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,153 mi
Last recorded52,153 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA65 VZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 47,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 47,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 44,374 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 44,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on the inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,329 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 34,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,950 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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CA65 VZJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red 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 CA65 VZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA65 VZJ?

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What year was CA65 VZJ registered?

CA65 VZJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is CA65 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA65 VZJ 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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