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SF16 LMT

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 LMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 131,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,176 miles

Exhaust system/hangers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 102,176 miles

Exhaust system/hangers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,552 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 LMT is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMT, 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 LMT registered?

SF16 LMT is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SF16 LMT safe to buy?

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