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K11 MEF

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,593 mi
Last recorded40,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 MEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,593 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2023 31,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 21,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 17,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,972 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 11,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 11,187 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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K11 MEF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 K11 MEF, 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 K11 MEF registered?

K11 MEF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is K11 MEF safe to buy?

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