MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO16 XBG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SO16 XBG, 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 SO16 XBG registered?
SO16 XBG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 May 2016.
Is SO16 XBG safe to buy?
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