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SF66 LZU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,230 mi
Last recorded78,230 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF66 LZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,230 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 78,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light is on

Pass 28 Sep 2024 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder of tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder of tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,771 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Central Front OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTER REAR VIEW MIRROR

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Central Front OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTER REAR VIEW MIRROR

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON THE DASH

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,672 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 28,668 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly distorted 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,924 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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SF66 LZU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF66 LZU, 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 SF66 LZU registered?

SF66 LZU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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