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L5 HGS

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 57,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 52,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall has a deep cut, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 52,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall has a deep cut, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,523 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 17,581 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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L5 HGS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 L5 HGS, 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 L5 HGS registered?

L5 HGS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is L5 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 HGS 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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