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KN16 BLJ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,448 mi
Last recorded120,448 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 120,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads bald and close to indicators and nail in treads(ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass deteoriating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads bald and close to indicators and distorted(ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre heatshields and engine undertray are partially insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2026 120,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords on inside and splitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords on inside and splitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads bald and close to indicators and nail in treads(ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass deteoriating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads bald and close to indicators and distorted(ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre heatshields and engine undertray are partially insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass is deteoriating (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 106,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass is deteoriating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive inside engine undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side rear brake backplates are corroded and crumbling

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Aug 2024 96,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam is inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive inside engine undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side rear brake backplates are corroded and crumbling

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2023 86,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres are perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the inner shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2023 86,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres are perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the inner shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,819 miles

rear brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,952 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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KN16 BLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BLJ, 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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KN16 BLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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