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CU16 PKX

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,059 mi
Last recorded90,059 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 PKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 90,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 90,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,343 miles

Front Suspension arm bushes cracking both sides of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seats not in use due to dog cage

Fail 14 Feb 2025 69,343 miles

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

Front Suspension arm bushes cracking both sides of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seats not in use due to dog cage

Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 42,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,196 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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CU16 PKX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 CU16 PKX, 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

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What year was CU16 PKX registered?

CU16 PKX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is CU16 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 PKX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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