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BK16 HCV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,297 mi
Last recorded128,297 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 HCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 128,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 128,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2024 117,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 110,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,633 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,901 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 HCV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

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

Is BK16 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 HCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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