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SA16 ZLU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 93,342 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 69,449 miles

centre exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,369 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 61,369 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 52,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,961 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 ZLU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

SA16 ZLU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is SA16 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 ZLU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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