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KV16 XRS

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,665 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded flanges worn corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,944 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded slightly blown at flange

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on tread 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 73,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system heavily corroded slightly blown at flange

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on tread 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,725 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 55,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 50,693 miles

Nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2020 50,691 miles

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

Front and rear brakedisc s heavily corroded nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,459 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 XRS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 KV16 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

KV16 XRS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is KV16 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 XRS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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