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SG51 HEY

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,257 mi
Last recorded63,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 HEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,347 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 55,904 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 50,621 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 44,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 36,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 25,483 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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SG51 HEY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SG51 HEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 HEY registered?

SG51 HEY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is SG51 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 HEY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG51 HEY have outstanding finance?

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