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AO16 LPP

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,801 mi
Last recorded112,801 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 LPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 112,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

tpms on low pressure

Pass 3 Mar 2025 97,588 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,558 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 66,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,990 miles

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))

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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AO16 LPP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol 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 AO16 LPP, 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 AO16 LPP registered?

AO16 LPP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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