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R40 SOA

2016 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,964 mi
Last recorded69,964 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 SOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 162,646 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and osr wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 162,629 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,472 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 63,472 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 168,161 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 58,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 163,054 miles

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components

Fail 25 Jan 2024 162,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 156,834 miles

Rear corrosion to rear suspension and components

Fail 30 Jan 2023 156,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear corrosion to rear suspension and components

Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 144,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 126,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 119,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus pads (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 77,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 51,839 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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R40 SOA is a 2016 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 SOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R40 SOA is a 2016 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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