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KF16 POV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,873 mi
Last recorded72,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 POV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,873 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 72,873 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 62,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner rim slight damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front rim slight damaged.

Fail 3 Oct 2024 51,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner rim slight damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front rim slight damaged.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 49,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 42,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 33,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,659 miles

Rear Boot full at time of test

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 22,659 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Boot full at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (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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KF16 POV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF16 POV, 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 KF16 POV registered?

KF16 POV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is KF16 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF16 POV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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