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RO02 ACE

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,389 mi
Last recorded70,389 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 ACE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,611 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm also perished and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Fail 12 Oct 2022 46,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm also perished and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,307 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside Rear Fuel hose/pipe to tank has a sweat of residue present

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/50/R17 98Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak present

Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 22,371 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Oil leak unable to see from where due to undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 8,601 miles

under trays fitted

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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RO02 ACE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 RO02 ACE, 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 RO02 ACE registered?

RO02 ACE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is RO02 ACE safe to buy?

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