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HX16 UWF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 UWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,247 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,586 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy can hear clicking sound no rear diff. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 56,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing/stepping on inner & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy can hear clicking sound no rear diff. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,187 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 28 Mar 2022 26,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 26,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 17,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 15,792 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,088 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 UWF 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 HX16 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

HX16 UWF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is HX16 UWF safe to buy?

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