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ML16 EFN

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 EFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 114,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 114,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 111,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 111,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,997 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,079 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 59,064 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,701 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,400 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 23,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 17,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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ML16 EFN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML16 EFN, 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 ML16 EFN registered?

ML16 EFN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is ML16 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML16 EFN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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