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KO16 FDF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,604 mi
Last recorded100,604 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 FDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,604 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 100,445 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 71,686 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 71,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40y18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40y18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 55,322 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 55,322 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 42,482 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 27,201 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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KO16 FDF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDF, 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 KO16 FDF registered?

KO16 FDF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is KO16 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 FDF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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