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KO16 SWZ

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 SWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth / tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth / tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 108,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth / tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth / tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,045 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,966 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,723 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 SWZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

Is KO16 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 SWZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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