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M17 LVR

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,472 mi
Last recorded67,472 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 LVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 67,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 65,866 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 64,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 64,340 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 62,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 57,504 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 46,969 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 12 May 2021 46,969 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 May 2020 38,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 31,408 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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M17 LVR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M17 LVR, 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 M17 LVR registered?

M17 LVR is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is M17 LVR safe to buy?

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