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KT16 VRG

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 VRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 103,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 88,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake disc's backing plates rotted away

Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake disc's backing plates rotted away

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,545 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and worn down to 2.5 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and worn down to 2.5 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,891 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from being tested

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 VRG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KT16 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

KT16 VRG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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The MOT history for KT16 VRG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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