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AV16 WKY

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,517 mi
Last recorded47,517 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 WKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,388 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 40,388 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 20,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,532 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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AV16 WKY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV16 WKY, 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 AV16 WKY registered?

AV16 WKY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is AV16 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 WKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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