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KV16 VYF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,761 mi
Last recorded62,761 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 VYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 62,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,409 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,660 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,480 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 VYF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol 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 VYF, 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

How do I check the history of KV16 VYF?

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What year was KV16 VYF registered?

KV16 VYF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is KV16 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 VYF 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.

Does KV16 VYF have outstanding finance?

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