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KC16 JKN

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC16 JKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,723 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 84,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,617 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 61,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,381 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 46,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 46,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KC16 JKN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC16 JKN, 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 KC16 JKN registered?

KC16 JKN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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