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RO05 MPH

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,396 mi
Last recorded60,396 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 MPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 60,396 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,470 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 37,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 27,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 18,681 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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RO05 MPH is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 RO05 MPH, 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

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What year was RO05 MPH registered?

RO05 MPH is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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