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175,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres slight stepping upon edges
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various tiny chips windscreen
Nearside Rear isofix child seat fitted
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wipers slightly poor
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible excessively dirty (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear isofix child seat fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wipers slightly poor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Light unit damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake lag - 22% (max limit 25%)
Offside Rear isofix child seat fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front brake lag - 22% (max limit 25%)
Offside Rear isofix child seat fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing losing shape / cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged / holed
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged losing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear isofix child seat fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV16 EPF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HV16 EPF, 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 HV16 EPF registered?
HV16 EPF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.
Is HV16 EPF safe to buy?
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