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BK16 DZB

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,403 mi
Last recorded157,403 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 DZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 157,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates holed and coroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 157,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates holed and coroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 149,872 miles

both rear disc brake (back-plates/dust plates) corroded and breaking up.

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre absolutely on limit in places

Pass 20 Jun 2024 143,955 miles

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Fail 17 Jun 2024 143,828 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted to halogen headlights (4.1.4 (c))

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2023 137,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 123,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 113,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 112,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 102,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 93,120 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 DZB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

BK16 DZB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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