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K16 MTB

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

95,425 mi
Last recorded95,425 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 MTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 88,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 105,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2024 77,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 101,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 62,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 50,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,258 miles

emissions tested no reading

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

emissions tested no reading

Pass 13 May 2021 39,070 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,629 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 85,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,942 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 36,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,879 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 33,079 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 33,047 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,033 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,532 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted unable to see testable items

Pass 19 May 2017 56,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 56,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 19,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,498 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 1,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 1,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K16 MTB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K16 MTB, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K16 MTB registered?

K16 MTB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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