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KV65 KWS

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,056 mi
Last recorded110,056 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 KWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 110,056 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,285 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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KV65 KWS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 KV65 KWS, 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.

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What year was KV65 KWS registered?

KV65 KWS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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