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LF16 CFV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,570 mi
Last recorded61,570 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 CFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 61,570 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 61,570 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 55,968 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 51,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 45,888 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers obscuring inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2022 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 40,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem heavily perished likely to fail/deflate (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 35,571 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 32,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,619 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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LF16 CFV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 LF16 CFV, 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

How do I check the history of LF16 CFV?

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What year was LF16 CFV registered?

LF16 CFV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is LF16 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 CFV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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