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VK16 UGA

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 UGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,241 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 62,588 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,709 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 47,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,046 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges of treads (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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VK16 UGA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK16 UGA, 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 VK16 UGA registered?

VK16 UGA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is VK16 UGA safe to buy?

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