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RA16 BVP

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,973 mi
Last recorded105,973 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 102,034 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,361 miles

Central Rear Unable to test seat belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,870 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 83,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 78,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 78,418 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,123 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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RA16 BVP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 RA16 BVP, 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 RA16 BVP registered?

RA16 BVP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is RA16 BVP safe to buy?

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