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LX16 XLU

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 XLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 50,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 40,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 19,314 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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LX16 XLU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

LX16 XLU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is LX16 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 XLU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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