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KO16 FAA

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,334 mi
Last recorded111,334 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 111,334 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 96,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,390 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 93,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,558 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering and held on by cable tie (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 84,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering and held on by cable tie (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,797 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3.0mm/worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3.0mm/worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,093 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,873 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 41,869 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both out of shape (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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KO16 FAA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel 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 KO16 FAA, 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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KO16 FAA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 2016.

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