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SV16 VDA

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,421 mi
Last recorded52,421 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 VDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,421 miles

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

Nearside Front drl not working

Offside Front drl not working

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

n/s drl insecure and bumper damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2026 52,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front drl not working

Offside Front drl not working

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

n/s drl insecure and bumper damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,249 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front bumper damaged

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Day time running lamp insecure and not working

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,654 miles

Both front windscreen wipers not tested

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp insecure and not working

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 46,653 miles

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

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

Both front windscreen wipers not tested

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp insecure and not working

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drl inop

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

under guards fitted , damaged slightly , front bumper also damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,573 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front drl inop

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

under guards fitted , damaged slightly , front bumper also damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,979 miles

Nearside Front DRL Bulb inoperative and lens insecure due to front end damage

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratch damage to headlight but headlamp aim not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush perished and worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre punctured 205 55 16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Mar 2021 36,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,559 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Nearside Front non obligatory wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 205/55/16

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,369 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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 VDA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol 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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

SV16 VDA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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