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KP16 EKU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 EKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 82,363 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,424 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,180 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 49,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,828 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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KP16 EKU 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 80%.

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 KP16 EKU, 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 KP16 EKU registered?

KP16 EKU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is KP16 EKU safe to buy?

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