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SF16 CHB

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,115 mi
Last recorded108,115 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 CHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,115 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 108,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 99,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 92,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 73,694 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 73,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 66,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 59,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,376 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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SF16 CHB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF16 CHB, 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 SF16 CHB registered?

SF16 CHB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is SF16 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF16 CHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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