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MA16 BDV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,177 mi
Last recorded104,177 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 BDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 104,177 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,506 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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MA16 BDV 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA16 BDV, 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 MA16 BDV registered?

MA16 BDV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is MA16 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 BDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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