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KN16 CBV

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,043 mi
Last recorded75,043 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 CBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 75,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 65,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,553 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 57,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,678 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 CBV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBV, 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 CBV registered?

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

Is KN16 CBV safe to buy?

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