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EU16 MMV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 MMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 50,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

interior mirror missing

Fail 19 Aug 2026 50,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

interior mirror missing

Pass 3 Sep 2025 47,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 38,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 26,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 18,202 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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EU16 MMV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU16 MMV, 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 EU16 MMV registered?

EU16 MMV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is EU16 MMV safe to buy?

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