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MH04 OZA

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 OZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,616 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 60,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,069 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,091 miles

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

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

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2022 46,086 miles

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

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

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

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,244 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,807 miles

Nearside Front 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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MH04 OZA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MH04 OZA, 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 MH04 OZA registered?

MH04 OZA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is MH04 OZA safe to buy?

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