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KV16 XXB

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 XXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 69,514 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 68,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 68,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,028 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2024 56,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,242 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust emissions to clean to record

front axle fitted with 2 steel wheels with tyres which are sized different to rear which are fitted with alloy wheels

Pass 21 Feb 2022 44,841 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Fail 21 Feb 2022 44,841 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 27,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 XXB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB?

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What year was KV16 XXB registered?

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

Is KV16 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 XXB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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