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M6 EKG

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,989 mi
Last recorded43,989 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 EKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 41,217 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring loose due to broken connector locking tab - Fuel filter heater (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp between turbo and DPF missing clamping bolt (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 41,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer shoulder badly cracked, CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring loose due to broken connector locking tab - Fuel filter heater (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp between turbo and DPF missing clamping bolt (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & has age cracks 225/50/17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2023 38,439 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & has age cracks 225/50/17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 29,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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M6 EKG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M6 EKG, 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 M6 EKG registered?

M6 EKG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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