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LO16 BWX

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 BWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,631 miles

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

Fail 11 Jun 2026 67,631 miles

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

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 45,875 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Fail 7 Jun 2023 45,874 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,410 miles

Smell of Diesel in engine bay area but no evidence of any leaks

Fail 24 Apr 2019 20,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Smell of Diesel in engine bay area but no evidence of any leaks

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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LO16 BWX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LO16 BWX, 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 LO16 BWX?

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What year was LO16 BWX registered?

LO16 BWX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is LO16 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO16 BWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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