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KS16 DTV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,489 mi
Last recorded78,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 DTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,489 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside DEEP cut(s) and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 78,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside DEEP cut(s) and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 79,339 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY on the inner shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 59,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" + 19" F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 51,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. heavily, unevenly worn plus low to bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,875 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside VERY LOW across the tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 42,875 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside VERY LOW across the tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 May 2020 37,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 29,625 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside heavily unevenly worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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 DTV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS16 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

KS16 DTV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is KS16 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 DTV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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