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LO16 KHU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,992 mi
Last recorded59,992 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 KHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 59,992 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 59,932 miles

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

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

Front under tray loose

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 55,420 miles

Front under trays loose

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 55,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front under trays loose

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,964 miles

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

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 10 Aug 2023 48,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 48,752 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge is worn also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,724 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2020 31,467 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 May 2020 28,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 21,621 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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LO16 KHU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LO16 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

LO16 KHU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is LO16 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO16 KHU 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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