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LR16 MZO

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,815 mi
Last recorded38,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 MZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,815 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 38,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,273 miles

view to rear mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,982 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 34,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge about to expose the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge about to expose the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 19,449 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 17,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 12,398 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 12,398 miles

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

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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LR16 MZO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LR16 MZO, 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 LR16 MZO registered?

LR16 MZO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is LR16 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 MZO 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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