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V40 OXO

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,633 mi
Last recorded79,633 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 OXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 79,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 79,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED misshapen/worn inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 67,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 56,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,437 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,858 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Front tyres wearing close to smooth on inner edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,399 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 28,399 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))

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 OXO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 V40 OXO, 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

How do I check the history of V40 OXO?

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What year was V40 OXO registered?

V40 OXO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is V40 OXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 OXO 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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