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XP09 ART

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,699 mi
Last recorded81,699 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXP09 ART
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,699 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,102 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,270 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 67,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,440 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,554 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 31,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 24,705 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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XP09 ART is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XP09 ART, 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 XP09 ART registered?

XP09 ART is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is XP09 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for XP09 ART shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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