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SP16 XSA

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,756 mi
Last recorded80,756 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 XSA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 65,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 61,681 miles
Fail 21 May 2023 61,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2021 48,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 43,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,025 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 40,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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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SP16 XSA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP16 XSA, 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 SP16 XSA registered?

SP16 XSA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SP16 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 XSA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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