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KN16 BVX

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,992 mi
Last recorded70,992 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,485 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 47,436 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 47,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,715 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 33,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 BVX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVX, 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 KN16 BVX registered?

KN16 BVX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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The MOT history for KN16 BVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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