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LX16 CDE

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,308 mi
Last recorded61,308 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 CDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,440cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 61,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,164 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 44,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,017 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (205/55R16 91H Michelin) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable (205/55R16 94W Event) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 17,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,595 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 14,591 miles

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

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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LX16 CDE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,440cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX16 CDE, 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 LX16 CDE registered?

LX16 CDE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is LX16 CDE safe to buy?

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