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KG06 JAL

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 JAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,393 miles

Front brake pads becoming worn but not fully visible

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

Offside Front coil spring appears to be out of its seated position

Fail 12 Jun 2026 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake pads becoming worn but not fully visible

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front coil spring appears to be out of its seated position

Pass 25 Jun 2025 73,933 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 73,703 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,121 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 65,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 54,576 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 37,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,655 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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KG06 JAL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KG06 JAL, 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 KG06 JAL registered?

KG06 JAL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2016.

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