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SJ16 LSM

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 LSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust tip clamp is fracturing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,890 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 53,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,638 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 49,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,480 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,094 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LIGHT ON (5.2.3 (h))

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,293 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 32,293 miles

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

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 LSM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel 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 SJ16 LSM, 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 LSM registered?

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

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