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W100 ALF

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,804 mi
Last recorded70,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW100 ALF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 69,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 66,197 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 66,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 66,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

OSR back plate corroded

Rear pads Wearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,913 miles

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))

Offside Rear tyre starting to step on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,371 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 41,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,582 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 25,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 12,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 11,687 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 19,794 miles

Offside 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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W100 ALF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W100 ALF, 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 W100 ALF?

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What year was W100 ALF registered?

W100 ALF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is W100 ALF safe to buy?

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