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SW16LRU
2016 VOLVO V40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1969cc
General Information
- Registration SW16LRU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2016
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1969cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11
Total Tests
6
Passes
5
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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35 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 87,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,095 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Has under trays fitted
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Has under trays fitted
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 66,134 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places & Inner Edge Close To 2nd Ply (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 66,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places & Inner Edge Close To 2nd Ply (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,064 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- PARCK BRAKE LEAVER REQUIERS ADJUSTMENT AS NEARING END OF WORKING TRAVEL
- 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))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 40,074 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside 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
19 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 31,004 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 28,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 21,202 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020 10 Jun 202621 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 21,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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SW16LRU was registered on 2016-06-23
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