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SO65 XBP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,254 mi
Last recorded93,254 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 XBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 93,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt anchor plastics broken

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,064 miles

OSF Shock top mount slightly worn

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,059 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 65,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,610 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 18 Oct 2022 57,610 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 50,016 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 50,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,609 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 41,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,847 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 XBP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

SO65 XBP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 February 2016.

Is SO65 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 XBP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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