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LS16 VPU

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,189 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 80,609 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 80,608 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 78,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,437 miles

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

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,053 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 44,033 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,527 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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LS16 VPU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPU, 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

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What year was LS16 VPU registered?

LS16 VPU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is LS16 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS16 VPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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