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AJ16 SVA

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 SVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,628 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,198 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,356 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 53,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (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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AJ16 SVA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ16 SVA, 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 AJ16 SVA registered?

AJ16 SVA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 SVA safe to buy?

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