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KN16 LNH

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,005 mi
Last recorded49,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,005 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 49,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,969 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 40,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 40,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 35,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre middle band ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 31,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 25,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 18,474 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 LNH is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

KN16 LNH is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is KN16 LNH safe to buy?

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