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SE16 ORW

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 ORW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 115,732 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine oil leak

Front Engine service overdue

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 115,732 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction On mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine oil leak

Front Engine service overdue

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,562 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 100,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 90,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,994 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 81,994 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation both (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 63,156 miles

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

Rear both tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2021 63,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2020 52,762 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 39,105 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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SE16 ORW 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 SE16 ORW, 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 SE16 ORW registered?

SE16 ORW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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