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L30 EVP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 EVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 118,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 118,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 173,640 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 144,894 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 120,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 57,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,786 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,562 miles

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

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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L30 EVP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L30 EVP, 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 L30 EVP registered?

L30 EVP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is L30 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 EVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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