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SW16 SNY

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 SNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,030 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/heavily split & perished, not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/heavily split & perished, not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside/offside inner sills corroded

exhaust support hangers corroded exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 May 2025 61,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 60,032 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,267 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 51,266 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 40,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,218 miles

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 SNY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

SW16 SNY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2016.

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