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S4 AJS

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

55,892 mi
Last recorded55,892 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 AJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 13,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 13,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 13,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 13,207 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear dated 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,052 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 29,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 13,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,069 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 13,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 12,851 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 12,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 12,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,320 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 4,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S4 AJS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 S4 AJS, 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 S4 AJS registered?

S4 AJS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2016.

Is S4 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 AJS shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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