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JXZ 6990

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,449 mi
Last recorded38,449 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXZ 6990
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 38,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays

Underside wet when tested

Pass 29 Jan 2025 31,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 31,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 24,376 miles

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 18,995 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 14,385 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 14,381 miles

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

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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JXZ 6990 is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JXZ 6990, 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 JXZ 6990 registered?

JXZ 6990 is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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The MOT history for JXZ 6990 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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