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LM16 MXW

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 MXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 143,090 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 143,046 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,335 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 129,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 105,492 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 105,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 89,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 89,117 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 71,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,422 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 59,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,718 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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LM16 MXW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM16 MXW, 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 LM16 MXW registered?

LM16 MXW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LM16 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 MXW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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