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KU16 ODM

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 ODM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,412 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 73,412 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,868 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,031 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 37,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 12,956 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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KU16 ODM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 KU16 ODM, 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 ODM registered?

KU16 ODM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is KU16 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU16 ODM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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