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RX65 PTU

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX65 PTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 77,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 77,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,862 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,933 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Wiper smearing asap requires change

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

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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RX65 PTU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX65 PTU, 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 RX65 PTU?

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What year was RX65 PTU registered?

RX65 PTU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is RX65 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX65 PTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX65 PTU have outstanding finance?

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