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VO16 OFA

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,004 mi
Last recorded55,004 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 OFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2025 55,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,351 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too low to record

sill covers,under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,586 miles

Emissions to low to register;Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted;Vehicle under trays fitted

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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VO16 OFA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 VO16 OFA, 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 VO16 OFA registered?

VO16 OFA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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