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LC16 EAG

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,011 mi
Last recorded64,011 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 EAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 60,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,724 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 55,216 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,046 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,947 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre edge has slight wear/ outer tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 36,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre edge has slight wear/ outer tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped on outer rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,109 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 24,065 miles

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LC16 EAG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC16 EAG, 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 LC16 EAG registered?

LC16 EAG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is LC16 EAG safe to buy?

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