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WF16 EMV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,131 mi
Last recorded73,131 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 EMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,131 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 73,098 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 55,158 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 42,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear stepped on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,840 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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WF16 EMV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF16 EMV, 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 WF16 EMV registered?

WF16 EMV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is WF16 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF16 EMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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