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L555 WHO

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 WHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 28,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,877 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 21,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,561 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 13,694 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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L555 WHO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel 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 L555 WHO, 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 L555 WHO registered?

L555 WHO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is L555 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 WHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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