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R888 LFE

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 LFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 57,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,554 miles

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,550 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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R888 LFE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 R888 LFE, 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 R888 LFE registered?

R888 LFE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is R888 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 LFE 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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