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VO16 VUV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavy corrosion inner faces an worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads close to fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,020 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on but not clear if this indicates system malfunction.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 47,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has side wall damage , tyre is also worn on inner edges , nearly worn down to cords in places . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 41,787 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 37,215 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 37,215 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat. ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VUV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO16 VUV, 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

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What year was VO16 VUV registered?

VO16 VUV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VO16 VUV safe to buy?

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