LDV V80 (2016)
2016 LDV V80
CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2016 LDV V80. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 LDV V80 passes its first MOT 4.8 percentage points below the UK average at 75.2%, which is a concerning reliability signal—but far more worrying is that 36% of these vans have recorded at least one dangerous defect, well above acceptable limits and a genuine safety red flag for any buyer. This combination suggests structural or systemic issues beyond typical wear and tear.
These vans are running at a reasonable 76,384 miles on average for their age, yet they're still accumulating 2.07 failures and 9.2 advisories per test, indicating problems compound quickly once they start. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and structural integrity—the dangerous defect rate makes skipping this step genuinely risky.
What to check before buying a 2016 LDV V80
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 LDV V80 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 LDV V80 vehicles fall between 59,344 and 91,311 miles.
2016 LDV V80 — Still on the Road
117 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 LDV V80
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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36.4%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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34.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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29.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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21.4%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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19.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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