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SB66 UNF

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,955 mi
Last recorded52,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB66 UNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn and 2.5mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn and 2.5mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Rod Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent Rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 35,870 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,314 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 19,377 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 19,377 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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SB66 UNF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB66 UNF, 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 SB66 UNF registered?

SB66 UNF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is SB66 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB66 UNF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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