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SV16 MYK

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 MYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 99,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,155 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 80,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,934 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 66,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,768 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,068 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 45,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,386 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 39,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,221 miles

front wipers smearing

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 MYK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MYK, 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 MYK registered?

SV16 MYK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is SV16 MYK safe to buy?

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