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WG16 RSV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,620 mi
Last recorded52,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 RSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 52,620 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 49,814 miles

trays and covers present

Fail 9 Dec 2025 49,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

trays and covers present

Pass 2 Dec 2024 46,114 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2024 46,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 43,881 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2023 43,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,022 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 2 Nov 2022 40,022 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

tpms light on

Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,034 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,278 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave adjuster on 0, lights are aimed perfectly

Fail 14 Oct 2020 35,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trays and covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave adjuster on 0, lights are aimed perfectly

Pass 8 May 2019 23,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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WG16 RSV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG16 RSV, 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 WG16 RSV registered?

WG16 RSV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is WG16 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 RSV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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