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KM16 CYV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,928 mi
Last recorded106,928 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 CYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 106,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 93,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *On legal limit/Requires urgent attention* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 78,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *On legal limit/Requires urgent attention* (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 65,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,597 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 44,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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KM16 CYV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KM16 CYV, 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 KM16 CYV registered?

KM16 CYV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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