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KN16 CBX

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,897 mi
Last recorded46,897 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 46,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 46,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread badly worn on outer edge and side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,349 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 32,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edges (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 CBX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

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

Is KN16 CBX safe to buy?

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