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X3 RXX

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,181 mi
Last recorded101,181 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 RXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn/cracked/ slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill and manufactures under guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Fail 1 May 2026 101,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed nsf steering arm has excessive free play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn/cracked/ slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill and manufactures under guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Pass 15 May 2025 89,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage fitted to seat. ()

sill and under guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr suspension arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill and under guards fitted ns and os, restricting full inspection

Pass 6 May 2023 65,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 55,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 39,585 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 25,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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X3 RXX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X3 RXX, 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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X3 RXX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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