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SD16 BJE

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 BJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,185 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,072 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 53,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,599 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 43,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,344 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 25 Nov 2019 32,344 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,239 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 25,239 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (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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SD16 BJE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 SD16 BJE, 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 SD16 BJE registered?

SD16 BJE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SD16 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 BJE 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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