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SW66 XVO

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW66 XVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,328 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front most bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 103,328 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front most bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres replaced at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,427 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,809 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 82,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 74,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on tread, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 693,041 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 63,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,135 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 45,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,934 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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SW66 XVO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW66 XVO, 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 SW66 XVO registered?

SW66 XVO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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