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LS16 KLU

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,929 mi
Last recorded93,929 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 KLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 93,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sun visor loose but can be kept out of drivers view

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 61,539 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,056 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 52,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,781 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 43,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 93w goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn Bold ***Strong*** ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,375 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn

Offside Front Tyre edge worn

Fail 28 Feb 2019 36,332 miles

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn

Offside Front Tyre edge worn

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 KLU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 LS16 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

LS16 KLU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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