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SH16 WDZ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,655 mi
Last recorded54,655 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 WDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake disc facings slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,531 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 37,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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SH16 WDZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SH16 WDZ, 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 SH16 WDZ registered?

SH16 WDZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SH16 WDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 WDZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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