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KN16 CBU

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,985 mi
Last recorded59,985 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 59,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 56,326 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 35,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,400 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 31,398 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin **strong advisory** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 23,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (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 CBU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

KN16 CBU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is KN16 CBU safe to buy?

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