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KS16 EJX

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,721 mi
Last recorded104,721 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished + inner tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,902 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 96,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,083 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 78,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,510 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 67,507 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,277 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 EJX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 KS16 EJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS16 EJX registered?

KS16 EJX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is KS16 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 EJX 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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