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KV16 VPE

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,795 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 73,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,747 miles

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Central Front Upper ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,136 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 36,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,387 miles

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

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

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 VPE 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 KV16 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

KV16 VPE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is KV16 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 VPE 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.

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