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RA16 XDW

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,245 mi
Last recorded38,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 XDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 38,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 30,092 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 30,092 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 26,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 14,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 8,877 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 XDW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

RA16 XDW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is RA16 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 XDW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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