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SF65 CSS

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,700 mi
Last recorded70,700 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF65 CSS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 70,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm.225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 70,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm.225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 59,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,350 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak on os of engine undertray

Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,740 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs on inside scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,342 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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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SF65 CSS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 SF65 CSS, 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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SF65 CSS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 February 2016.

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