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SV66 PLJ

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,978 mi
Last recorded160,978 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 PLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,978 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 160,978 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 150,198 miles

Handbrake LEver HIgh

Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,309 miles

Front Inner 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 143,309 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,145 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 132,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,068 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 119,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,618 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" chip Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 93,618 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" chip Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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SV66 PLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV66 PLJ, 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 SV66 PLJ registered?

SV66 PLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2016.

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