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LB65 DVT

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,863 mi
Last recorded55,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 DVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil started to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2026 55,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil started to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 27 Dec 2024 54,131 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 27 Dec 2024 54,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 48,167 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 48,167 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear to glue mirror glass back on (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 44,269 miles

checked under wet condition

under cover fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 40,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts, worn uneven, perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 36,474 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2020 36,474 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2018 30,649 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 30,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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LB65 DVT is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LB65 DVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB65 DVT registered?

LB65 DVT is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 January 2016.

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