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MEE 600

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,645 mi
Last recorded70,645 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEE 600
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 84,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,578 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,276 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 63,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,119 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 225/59/R17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 31,119 miles

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

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 225/59/R17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,653 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 52,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road swept area more than 10mm(zone A) (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,355 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 20,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,591 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 36,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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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MEE 600 is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MEE 600, 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 MEE 600 registered?

MEE 600 is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 August 2016.

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