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KV16 XWY

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,702 mi
Last recorded131,702 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 XWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 131,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 118,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 102,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,593 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,576 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 XWY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

KV16 XWY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is KV16 XWY safe to buy?

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