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SL16 SCZ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,628 mi
Last recorded41,628 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 SCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 41,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 40,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 39,864 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 39,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 39,133 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 36,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 31,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 23,381 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 SCZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

SL16 SCZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is SL16 SCZ safe to buy?

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