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KN16 LNC

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 LNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 134,521 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 134,476 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,894 miles

Front brake application uneven

Fail 7 Apr 2025 127,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake application uneven

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 114,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 98,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,859 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 85,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 71,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 42,646 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 LNC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LNC, 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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KN16 LNC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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