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ME16 EGU

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,933 mi
Last recorded95,933 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME16 EGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,933 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 95,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,513 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 64,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 51,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge frony tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 51,380 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge frony tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,944 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,825 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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ME16 EGU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ME16 EGU, 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 ME16 EGU registered?

ME16 EGU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is ME16 EGU safe to buy?

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