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M777 TES

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,249 mi
Last recorded71,249 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 TES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,693 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towbar socket missing.

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 45,692 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))

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towbar socket missing.

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 37,652 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 29,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 15,932 miles

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Fail 5 Jun 2019 15,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

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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M777 TES is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 M777 TES, 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 M777 TES registered?

M777 TES is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is M777 TES safe to buy?

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