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KM16 KEJ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,486 mi
Last recorded46,486 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 KEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,486 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls of BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 46,486 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls of BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,784 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,194 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 36,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,660 miles

both rear tyres inner edge of tyres slightly feathered

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 KEJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 KM16 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

KM16 KEJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is KM16 KEJ safe to buy?

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