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BC16 SJX

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 SJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.9mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 107,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.5mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever nearing the limits of travel, the braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 100,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,378 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 87,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished and worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished and worn, 3.3mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,550 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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BC16 SJX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC16 SJX, 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 BC16 SJX registered?

BC16 SJX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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