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KU16 BZJ

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,675 mi
Last recorded138,675 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 BZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 138,675 miles

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Fail 15 Aug 2026 138,221 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,390 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 13 Sep 2024 104,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,309 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,958 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,847 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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KU16 BZJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 KU16 BZJ, 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 KU16 BZJ registered?

KU16 BZJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is KU16 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU16 BZJ 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.

Does KU16 BZJ have outstanding finance?

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