2016 LDV V80 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 LDV V80 passed 74.4% of its 262 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (13.5% fail rate), the 2016 V80 comes out 12.0pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.3% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are brake discs, anti-lock braking system and position lamp — brake discs alone was recorded 20 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 34.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 34.2% in 2024, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 48 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 40 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.4% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.9% | 18 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake discs | 20 |
| 2 | Anti-lock braking system | 18 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 17 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 16 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 16 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 34.0% | 89 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.4% | 56 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.4% | 43 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 11.8% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 11.1% | 29 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 29 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 148 | 27.0% |
| 90-120k | 75 | 29.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 23.4% |
| 2022 | 69 | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 53 | 26.4% |
| 2024 | 41 | 34.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 V80
On a 2016 V80, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (8.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 LDV V80s pass their MOT?
74.4% of the 262 2016 LDV V80 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 LDV V80?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests, followed by brakes (15.3%).
Does the 2016 V80 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.0% in the 60-90k band to 29.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 262 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.