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SC65 VPE

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,655 mi
Last recorded106,655 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC65 VPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 76,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 67,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2022 58,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,526 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 45,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,256 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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SC65 VPE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 SC65 VPE, 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 SC65 VPE registered?

SC65 VPE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is SC65 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC65 VPE 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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