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SO65 PDV

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,996 mi
Last recorded60,996 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 PDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 60,996 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 60,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,096 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,383 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 34,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 13,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 11,608 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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SO65 PDV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PDV, 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 SO65 PDV registered?

SO65 PDV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is SO65 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 PDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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