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KR16 KLM

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,538 mi
Last recorded136,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 KLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,538 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Trailing Arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 127,372 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 127,372 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,864 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 117,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 109,795 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner tread

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 109,794 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both osr + nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner tread

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Puncture To Nearside Rear Tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,324 miles

Both rear tyres castellated

Fail 9 Jun 2020 77,324 miles

Both rear tyres castellated

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,357 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 54,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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KR16 KLM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KR16 KLM, 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 KR16 KLM registered?

KR16 KLM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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