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KP16 OGC

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,840 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,367 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 64,366 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,007 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 29,209 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 29,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front brake pads low

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

Rear brake pads low

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2019 24,542 miles

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

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 OGC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 KP16 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

KP16 OGC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is KP16 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 OGC 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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