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LRZ 5098

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,661 mi
Last recorded58,661 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRZ 5098
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 58,661 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 58,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 54,612 miles

both front tyers badly worn on the inner edge, pls check wheel alignment

Fail 1 Nov 2024 54,612 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyers badly worn on the inner edge, pls check wheel alignment

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 45,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,745 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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LRZ 5098 is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRZ 5098, 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 LRZ 5098?

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What year was LRZ 5098 registered?

LRZ 5098 is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is LRZ 5098 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRZ 5098 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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