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OV16 AUM

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,620 mi
Last recorded73,620 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 AUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,747 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 68,275 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,516 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,326 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 14,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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OV16 AUM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel 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 OV16 AUM, 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 OV16 AUM registered?

OV16 AUM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is OV16 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 AUM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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