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ML02 MOD

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,338 mi
Last recorded87,338 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 MOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,861 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 75,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge, worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,710 miles

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Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,851 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 29,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,180 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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ML02 MOD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML02 MOD, 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 ML02 MOD registered?

ML02 MOD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is ML02 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML02 MOD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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