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MD16 SYP

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 SYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 73,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,320 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 66,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides also nsr tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2023 55,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,874 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 49,871 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 35,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 34,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 28,460 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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MD16 SYP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD16 SYP, 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 MD16 SYP registered?

MD16 SYP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is MD16 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD16 SYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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