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SJ16 LSR

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 LSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 83,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,628 miles

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,377 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 27,377 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 22,044 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 LSR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJ16 LSR, 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 SJ16 LSR registered?

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

Is SJ16 LSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 LSR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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