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SW16 LRU

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 LRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 87,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 87,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,095 miles

Has under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 78,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Has under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places & Inner Edge Close To 2nd Ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places & Inner Edge Very Close To 2nd Ply (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 66,128 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places & Inner Edge Close To 2nd Ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places & Inner Edge Very Close To 2nd Ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LOOKS WORN AND COORODE ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LOOKS WORN AND CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PARCK BRAKE LEAVER REQUIERS ADJUSTMENT AS NEARING END OF WORKING TRAVEL

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,004 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 28,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,202 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 21,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (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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SW16 LRU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol 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 SW16 LRU, 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 SW16 LRU registered?

SW16 LRU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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