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BK16 DYD

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,149 mi
Last recorded47,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 DYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,788 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 40,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn on inner edge, cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 24,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,817 miles

Saw-tooth tyre wear on n/s and o/s rear tyres, inner and outer edges.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 21,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Saw-tooth tyre wear on n/s and o/s rear tyres, inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,657 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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BK16 DYD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK16 DYD, 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 BK16 DYD registered?

BK16 DYD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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