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ML16 EGU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,647 mi
Last recorded53,647 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 EGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped 225/45/17

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped 225/45/17

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 44,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 44,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 37,856 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 32,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 32,675 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,862 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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ML16 EGU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ML16 EGU registered?

ML16 EGU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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