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KD16 MHL

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,546 mi
Last recorded75,546 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,546 miles

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

Offside Front Sun-visor missing

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

Tpms light-poss pressure related

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,003 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 69,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 235.35.19 y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 63,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 235.35.19 y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 58,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 58,358 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit & heavily perished 235/35/19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,083 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f strut top bearing noise

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,097 miles

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

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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KD16 MHL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red 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 KD16 MHL, 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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KD16 MHL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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