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121,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper area (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Central Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms front bushes splitting slightly. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper area (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms front bushes splitting slightly. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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SL16 LXY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SL16 LXY, 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 LXY registered?
SL16 LXY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.
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