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SC16 UPF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,272 mi
Last recorded50,272 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 UPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 47,725 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 47,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 40,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 38,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 35,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 31,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,272 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 23,831 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 19,369 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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SC16 UPF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC16 UPF, 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 SC16 UPF registered?

SC16 UPF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is SC16 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 UPF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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