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KO16 FZP

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 FZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 70,630 miles

Front front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 13 May 2025 63,453 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

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

Fail 13 May 2025 63,453 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

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

Pass 7 May 2024 52,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2023 45,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 37,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 28,440 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 28,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 10,530 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 10,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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 FZP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc 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 KO16 FZP, 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

How do I check the history of KO16 FZP?

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What year was KO16 FZP registered?

KO16 FZP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is KO16 FZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 FZP 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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