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V7 CGA

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,081 mi
Last recorded102,081 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 CGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,601 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,614 miles

Brake pedal very spongy

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 90,614 miles

Brake pedal very spongy

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 73,197 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,491 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 57,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 44,625 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 44,622 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 34,971 miles

zero exhaust emissions

Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,561 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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V7 CGA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V7 CGA, 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 V7 CGA registered?

V7 CGA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is V7 CGA safe to buy?

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