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WF16 ZZP

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,373 mi
Last recorded137,373 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 137,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 137,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 131,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,743 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,259 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4,5,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/3mm edges, 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 100,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/3mm edges, 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 68,973 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 68,973 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 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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WF16 ZZP 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 63.6%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

WF16 ZZP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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