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SA16 MFP

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 MFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,428 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 82,428 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,091 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 75,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,966 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,814 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,659 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,577 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,601 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 MFP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SA16 MFP, 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 SA16 MFP registered?

SA16 MFP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is SA16 MFP safe to buy?

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