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SM16 XPE

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,949 mi
Last recorded89,949 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 XPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 17 Apr 2026 89,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,567 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,696 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))

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2023 67,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 67,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,198 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2019 38,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn badly out of shape on inner edge causing flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn badly out of shape on inner edge causing flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM16 XPE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM16 XPE, 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 SM16 XPE registered?

SM16 XPE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is SM16 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 XPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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