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KN16 FFE

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,552 mi
Last recorded44,552 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 FFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 44,552 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyres starting to perish with age.

Pass 25 Jul 2025 40,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer tie rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,199 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 29,528 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 29,526 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 23,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 23,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,676 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 16,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 14,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,090 miles

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 FFE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

KN16 FFE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is KN16 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN16 FFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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