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SL16 GDF

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,612 mi
Last recorded103,612 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 GDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,612 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2026 103,609 miles

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

Rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,789 miles

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

exhaust flanges corroded and weak

Fail 3 Feb 2025 77,787 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flanges corroded and weak

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,611 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 67,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 61,548 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 61,533 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,424 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 38,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,106 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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SL16 GDF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel 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 SL16 GDF, 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 SL16 GDF registered?

SL16 GDF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is SL16 GDF safe to buy?

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