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SG16 HTA

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,052 mi
Last recorded72,052 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 HTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 65,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 58,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 51,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 51,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,218 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 pieces of metal in the tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 44,208 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 pieces of metal in the tread

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 37,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 32,232 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 32,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,997 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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SG16 HTA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG16 HTA, 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 SG16 HTA registered?

SG16 HTA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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