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SK16 BNB

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,864 mi
Last recorded89,864 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 BNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,864 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 89,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 86,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,069 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 77,069 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,169 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 64,169 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting/scoring on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting/scoring to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 27,243 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 27,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,871 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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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SK16 BNB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK16 BNB, 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 SK16 BNB registered?

SK16 BNB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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