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KR16 WXL

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,554 mi
Last recorded87,554 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 WXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 82,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 73,600 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,056 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated OSF NSF (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,250 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wear

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

Offside Rear tyre wear

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

Pass 9 May 2019 29,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear tyre wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 WXL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

KR16 WXL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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