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PG16 LLF

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,645 mi
Last recorded64,645 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG16 LLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 52,888 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 28,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,884 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 26,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,253 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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PG16 LLF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PG16 LLF, 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 PG16 LLF registered?

PG16 LLF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is PG16 LLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG16 LLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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