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KR16 MLJ

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 MLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,892 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 103,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 97,663 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2025 97,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,348 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 92,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 86,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 79,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has two nails in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 79,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has two nails in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,608 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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KR16 MLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 KR16 MLJ, 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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KR16 MLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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