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WF16 ZZL

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,060 mi
Last recorded37,060 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 ZZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 37,060 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 36,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 32,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 27,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 23,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 11,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 7,928 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 ZZL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WF16 ZZL, 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 WF16 ZZL registered?

WF16 ZZL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is WF16 ZZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF16 ZZL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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