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KT54 DVS

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

161,571 mi
Last recorded161,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 DVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 161,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 161,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 148,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 138,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 134,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 131,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 123,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 May 2022 108,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,474 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,483 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 65,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,028 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,794 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,391 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,256 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,196 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,238 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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KT54 DVS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KT54 DVS, 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 KT54 DVS registered?

KT54 DVS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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