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HX16 ULU

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 ULU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,435 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 87,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 80,158 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 80,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,432 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,049 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,385 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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HX16 ULU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 HX16 ULU, 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 HX16 ULU registered?

HX16 ULU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is HX16 ULU safe to buy?

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