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HV16 EPJ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,395 mi
Last recorded78,395 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 EPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,395 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 78,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 65,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 65,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,228 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,635 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 61,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,829 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres feathering/ wearing slightly more inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering on edge/ cracking/ perishing slightly/ close to limit on edge

rear registration plate slightly cracked/ damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,901 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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HV16 EPJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 HV16 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

HV16 EPJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is HV16 EPJ safe to buy?

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