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KR16 WVE

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 113,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 113,671 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 92,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,369 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 57,742 miles

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 44,051 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 44,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,261 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 31,579 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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 WVE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVE, 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 KR16 WVE registered?

KR16 WVE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is KR16 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 WVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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