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2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 SEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,583 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2025 74,583 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2022 63,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.also wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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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HN16 SEO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HN16 SEO, 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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HN16 SEO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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