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WA16 LHZ

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,600 mi
Last recorded85,600 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 LHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,600 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 85,600 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 84,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,500 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,074 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 43,025 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,929 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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WA16 LHZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA16 LHZ, 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 WA16 LHZ registered?

WA16 LHZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is WA16 LHZ safe to buy?

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