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2016 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · CF16 ABK

CF16 ABK

2016 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 50,016 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2016 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
50,016 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1498cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Volvo V40 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 December 2025 at 50,016 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test on 12 December 2025 at 49,984 miles, the record lists no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor issue resolved instantly. The mileage is notably low for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,002 miles per year. The distance covered between the December 2024 test at 45,513 miles and the December 2025 test at 50,016 miles shows a steady usage pattern of approximately 4,500 miles over the year. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest undisclosed commercial use or prolonged periods of standing. The absence of advisories across the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests is uncommon for a vehicle of this age. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or very light duty cycles. Because the MOT history is unusually clean, it provides no data on the wear of consumables like brake discs or suspension bushes. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that often degrade regardless of mileage. Check for perishing rubber seals, the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, and any signs of surface corrosion on the underbody. Verify the service history to ensure the oil and filters were changed at regular intervals despite the low annual mileage to confirm the engine has not suffered from under-use.

CF16 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
  • 50,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Known faults for Volvo V40

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

CF16 ABK Mileage History

  1. 08/12/202238,720 mi
  2. 19/12/202343,174 mi+4,454 mi
  3. 31/12/202445,513 mi+2,339 mi
  4. 12/12/202549,984 mi+4,471 mi
  5. 19/12/202550,016 mi+32 mi

Average of roughly 3,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CF16 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 17:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (CF16 ABK) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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