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KV16 VPA

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,988 mi
Last recorded132,988 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 VPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 132,988 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,739 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 120,739 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))

Pass 3 May 2024 108,395 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 108,395 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 98,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,061 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,233 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,806 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 VPA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV16 VPA registered?

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

Is KV16 VPA safe to buy?

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