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OU16 JOJ

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 JOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 100,668 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 100,668 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 99,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check/replace in 3000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wornlow/uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,133 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m in centre,lower on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2023 62,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m in centre,lower on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 45,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear discs (1.1.13 (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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OU16 JOJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU16 JOJ, 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 OU16 JOJ registered?

OU16 JOJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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