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KR66 GBU

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,019 mi
Last recorded67,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR66 GBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 67,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,554 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 64,554 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing on inner wing

Fail 13 Sep 2024 61,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing on inner wing

Pass 18 Sep 2023 59,003 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 58,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks/splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting outer diameter of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 52,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting outer diameter of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 47,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (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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KR66 GBU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR66 GBU, 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 KR66 GBU registered?

KR66 GBU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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