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SG16 HTD

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 HTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,812 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,547 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 47,546 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 40,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2 mm % bald on both edges 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 40,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2 mm % bald on both edges 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 31,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 31,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,562 miles

Nearside Front Day running lamp insecure

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 HTD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD registered?

SG16 HTD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is SG16 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 HTD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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