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KT16 VNZ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,446 mi
Last recorded122,446 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 VNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 122,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge/outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 122,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre out of shape/inner tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge/outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 112,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2025 112,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f ,n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

service light is on

Fail 4 Sep 2023 90,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f ,n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON OUTER SIDEWALL VERY PERISHED ,MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

service light is on

Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 79,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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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KT16 VNZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol 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 KT16 VNZ, 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 KT16 VNZ registered?

KT16 VNZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is KT16 VNZ safe to buy?

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