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SV16 MVF

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,902 mi
Last recorded77,902 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 MVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,902 miles

Front Inner faces of brake discs slightly corroded

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass discoloured / poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust poor corroded at flanges and rear pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,664 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust poor / corroded at flanges and centre pipe

Fail 8 Apr 2025 74,601 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,787 miles

Rear exhaust pipe & flange poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,243 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe at rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,767 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 52,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,995 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 46,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,539 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 37,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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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SV16 MVF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 SV16 MVF, 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 SV16 MVF registered?

SV16 MVF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is SV16 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 MVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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