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V40 OMG

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,722 mi
Last recorded158,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 OMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 158,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 155,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 149,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 141,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 127,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 118,934 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 118,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,449 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 112,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,344 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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V40 OMG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 V40 OMG, 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 V40 OMG registered?

V40 OMG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is V40 OMG safe to buy?

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