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SO65 JZE

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,984 mi
Last recorded80,984 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 JZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 67,989 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,088 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,174 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 39,173 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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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SO65 JZE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 SO65 JZE, 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 SO65 JZE registered?

SO65 JZE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is SO65 JZE safe to buy?

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