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KV16 VOO

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,574 mi
Last recorded79,574 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 VOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 79,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 79,574 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 71,886 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 71,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 64,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 57,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 48,633 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 48,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,999 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 38,999 miles

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

rear brake pads

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,994 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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KV16 VOO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KV16 VOO, 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 KV16 VOO registered?

KV16 VOO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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