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KU16 ZHL

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,825 mi
Last recorded136,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 ZHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 136,825 miles

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

clutch pedal issue

Fail 21 Jul 2026 136,825 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing both calliper bolts missing (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal issue

Pass 2 Jul 2025 129,814 miles

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

check tyre pressure and re set tps light

Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,990 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,381 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 94,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,644 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,351 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 60,351 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,326 miles

Front Inner Both brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cassalated inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cassalated inner edge

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 ZHL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

KU16 ZHL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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