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LN16 VGA

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,314 mi
Last recorded53,314 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 VGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,314 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn down very close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,992 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 46,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall structure damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 35,567 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 35,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,327 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 30,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,715 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn bold ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,623 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn bold

Fail 1 Mar 2019 19,623 miles

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

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn bold

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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LN16 VGA 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 66.7%.

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 LN16 VGA, 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 LN16 VGA registered?

LN16 VGA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is LN16 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN16 VGA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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