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L15 BNX

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 BNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,452 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 84,732 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 80,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,088 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre 1.6mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside tyre 2mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre 2mm on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 57,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 57,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 51,267 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment appears to need adjustment.

Fail 29 Dec 2020 51,267 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment appears to need adjustment.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,498 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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L15 BNX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L15 BNX, 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 L15 BNX registered?

L15 BNX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is L15 BNX safe to buy?

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