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SJ16 LRT

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 LRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 80,081 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 80,079 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 51,153 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 51,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 41,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,371 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,274 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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SJ16 LRT is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ16 LRT, 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 SJ16 LRT registered?

SJ16 LRT is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is SJ16 LRT safe to buy?

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