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LS16 DYX

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,290 mi
Last recorded38,290 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 DYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 38,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 35,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 35,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer wall, slight wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 28,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,116 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 18,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner side wall and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner side wall and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (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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LS16 DYX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc 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 LS16 DYX, 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 LS16 DYX registered?

LS16 DYX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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The MOT history for LS16 DYX 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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