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GH16 LHO

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 LHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 63,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 51,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 39,887 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 39,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,151 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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GH16 LHO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GH16 LHO, 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 GH16 LHO registered?

GH16 LHO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is GH16 LHO safe to buy?

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