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SA16 JGU

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 JGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,974 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 95,965 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,715 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

TPMS warning lamp on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

TPMS warning lamp on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2023 83,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 76,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 59,586 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 45,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,567 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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SA16 JGU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA16 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA16 JGU registered?

SA16 JGU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SA16 JGU safe to buy?

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