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SV16 MWO

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,882 mi
Last recorded109,882 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 109,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 109,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 91,820 miles

Front Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 77,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR tyre has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 74,965 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,593 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,723 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,576 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 41,576 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,443 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 MWO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 SV16 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

SV16 MWO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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