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KO16 XFB

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 XFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 139,396 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight knick in boot

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,249 miles

slight fluctuation in front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes peeling slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie arms bushes slightly peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 64,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,782 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 XFB 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 90%.

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 XFB, 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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What year was KO16 XFB registered?

KO16 XFB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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