CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK16 VZE

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 66,133 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,049 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,820 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle offside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2019 42,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK16 VZE 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 VZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK16 VZE?

You can check the full history of BK16 VZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK16 VZE registered?

BK16 VZE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is BK16 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 VZE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK16 VZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK16 VZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.