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KN16 AZW

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 AZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,883 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot has small pin hole slight seepage of grease

Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 60,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,178 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,625 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 33,564 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 33,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 29,395 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 27,964 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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KN16 AZW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN16 AZW, 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 KN16 AZW registered?

KN16 AZW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is KN16 AZW safe to buy?

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