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KS16 ACV

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,277 mi
Last recorded75,277 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 ACV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 75,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust at a heavily corroded flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake will need attention soon

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted as standard

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Aug 2025 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust at a heavily corroded flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake will need attention soon

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted as standard

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ mid flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 60,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ mid flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,967 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,632 miles

All four tyres worn at inner edges

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 32,369 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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KS16 ACV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS16 ACV, 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 KS16 ACV registered?

KS16 ACV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is KS16 ACV safe to buy?

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