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MC63 LJC

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,746 mi
Last recorded83,746 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC63 LJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 62,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 45,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 27,548 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2020 27,514 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,579 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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MC63 LJC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MC63 LJC, 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 MC63 LJC registered?

MC63 LJC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is MC63 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC63 LJC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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