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SH16 WEA

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,546 mi
Last recorded56,546 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 WEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 56,546 miles

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 49,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 40,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 39,877 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 39,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,586 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 35,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 32,259 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 32,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,511 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 31,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,264 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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SH16 WEA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH16 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

SH16 WEA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is SH16 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 WEA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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