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H17 SFS

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,644 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,172 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 17 Aug 2023 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction,low on tread

Offside Rear tyre has large nail in outer edge splitting tread area - unrepairable

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 50,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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H17 SFS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H17 SFS, 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 H17 SFS registered?

H17 SFS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is H17 SFS safe to buy?

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