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LU11 SEU

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,996 mi
Last recorded165,996 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU11 SEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 165,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inside edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 149,554 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 149,554 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 134,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 121,117 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 121,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly worn on inner edge and 'blocking' 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 107,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2021 94,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 94,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,039 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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LU11 SEU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LU11 SEU, 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 LU11 SEU registered?

LU11 SEU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is LU11 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU11 SEU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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