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BT16 LCN

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,974 mi
Last recorded120,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 LCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 120,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on legal limit, worn on inner edge & perished & soon through to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & soon through to ply

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 120,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, perished & will soon wear through to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & will soon wear through to ply

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

engine oil low

Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front tyre has splits in side wall but not through to ply

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre split around outer edge of tread but not through to ply

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre split around outer edge of tread but not through to ply

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 81,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 81,361 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 45,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,744 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 18,157 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))

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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BT16 LCN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT16 LCN, 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 BT16 LCN registered?

BT16 LCN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BT16 LCN safe to buy?

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