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RA65 VDT

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 VDT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,975 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,067 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 51,348 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 38,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,107 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,168 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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RA65 VDT is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 RA65 VDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA65 VDT?

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What year was RA65 VDT registered?

RA65 VDT is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 February 2016.

Is RA65 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA65 VDT 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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