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SC16 UPG

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 UPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,665 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 70,665 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 66,938 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 66,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 62,908 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 62,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 52,647 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 52,647 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 43,573 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 May 2021 35,895 miles

under trays fitted as standard obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 May 2020 29,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 20,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

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 UPG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC16 UPG, 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 SC16 UPG registered?

SC16 UPG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SC16 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 UPG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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