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TST 23

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,880 mi
Last recorded72,880 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTST 23
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 72,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 54,446 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 54,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,769 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,936 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 41,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 25,901 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4tyres changed (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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TST 23 is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TST 23, 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 TST 23 registered?

TST 23 is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is TST 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TST 23 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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