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SJ66 EVC

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,255 mi
Last recorded41,255 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 EVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 41,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 38,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 34,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 26,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 22,046 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 19,157 miles

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

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

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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SJ66 EVC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol 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 SJ66 EVC, 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 SJ66 EVC registered?

SJ66 EVC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is SJ66 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ66 EVC 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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