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N20 SHD

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,450 mi
Last recorded96,450 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 SHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 96,450 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 91,413 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,141 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 82,521 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 82,521 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn/scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn close/worn inside edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,946 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 76,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,589 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,618 miles

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

interior mirror loose

Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,425 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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N20 SHD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N20 SHD, 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 N20 SHD registered?

N20 SHD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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