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LO16 CVP

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 CVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower panel damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2026 83,140 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidw wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower panel damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Outer c v joint worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,371 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower panel damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 72,367 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower panel damaged but no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 62,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,007 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 56,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE SLIGHTLY + SLIGHT DAMAGE ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,931 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,229 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 29,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 22,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 22,267 miles

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

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

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 CVP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CVP, 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 LO16 CVP registered?

LO16 CVP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is LO16 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO16 CVP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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