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S111 BRW

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,002 mi
Last recorded63,002 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 BRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 63,002 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,187 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged at bottom

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2025 52,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged at bottom

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,629 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 57,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 45,098 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 46,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,502 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back beam bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,492 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 40,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,711 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle pivot bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 42,711 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle pivot bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,955 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 24,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,142 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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S111 BRW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S111 BRW, 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 S111 BRW registered?

S111 BRW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for S111 BRW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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