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LN16 VKB

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,425 mi
Last recorded70,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 VKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 70,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,138 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,476 miles

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

Front discs worn.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 40,748 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,865 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Front Wiper smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 37,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 R17 91Y conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Front Wiper smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,606 miles

Front Wiper smearing

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre down to 3mm edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre down to 3mm edge worn uneven

Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm edge worn

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 VKB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKB, 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 LN16 VKB registered?

LN16 VKB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is LN16 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN16 VKB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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