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SO65 RGY

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,224 mi
Last recorded79,224 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 RGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,224 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 79,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 67,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 56,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 56,624 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,752 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 RGY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

SO65 RGY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is SO65 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 RGY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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