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KR16 WWM

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,567 mi
Last recorded87,567 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe by wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some testable items obscured by coverings

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 78,529 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Around 100kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Between 40-50kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,312 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 74,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,838 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 62,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 37,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,979 miles

Nearside 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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KR16 WWM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 WWM, 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 WWM registered?

KR16 WWM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is KR16 WWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 WWM 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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