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KS16 WBG

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 WBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 62,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,722 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,994 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 WBG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KS16 WBG, 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

How do I check the history of KS16 WBG?

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What year was KS16 WBG registered?

KS16 WBG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is KS16 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 WBG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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