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G16 ORJ

2021 Volvo V40

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,981 mi
Last recorded38,981 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 ORJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 38,981 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,921 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 117,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 28,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,149 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 19,794 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake just met requirment

Fail 9 Jun 2023 98,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 88,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,248 miles

Offside Rear tyre started to wear on inner edge 2055017

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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G16 ORJ is a 2021 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G16 ORJ, 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 5 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G16 ORJ registered?

G16 ORJ is a 2021 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 2021.

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The MOT history for G16 ORJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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