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2016 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration SW16APU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2016
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1969cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 May 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,363 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached link rod detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,605 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front strut top bearings noisey on lock to lock check
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge verry close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,261 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- TPMS light on dash
18 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,821 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,675 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2022 8 Jun 202622 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,089 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower wind screen damaged
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,474 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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SW16APU was registered on 2016-06-28
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