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B21 KFH

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,919 mi
Last recorded55,919 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 KFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Close to the edge ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to the edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 51,363 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Close to the edge ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to the edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 46,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,851 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 41,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,152 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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B21 KFH is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B21 KFH, 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 B21 KFH registered?

B21 KFH is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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