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SJ16 NND

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 NND
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 98,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 93,611 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,594 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,398 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn / pitted

Offside rear trailing arm bush starting to perish away from fixing

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn / pitted

Offside rear trailing arm bush starting to perish away from fixing

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,442 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,868 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 NND is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NND, 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

How do I check the history of SJ16 NND?

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What year was SJ16 NND registered?

SJ16 NND is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is SJ16 NND safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 NND shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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