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PX16 VSZ

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,575 mi
Last recorded110,575 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 VSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,575 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 100,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,124 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS VISIBLE IN TYRE CRACKS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 30,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 17,888 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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PX16 VSZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 PX16 VSZ, 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 PX16 VSZ registered?

PX16 VSZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is PX16 VSZ safe to buy?

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