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KV66 JWJ

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,337 mi
Last recorded124,337 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV66 JWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 124,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 124,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,924 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre out of shape wearing uneven

Fail 1 Sep 2025 112,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material all separating from pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre out of shape wearing uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,733 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,244 miles

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

knocking noise from rear of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2023 84,244 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

knocking noise from rear of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 67,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing screen

knocking noise from rear of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,074 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 38,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,418 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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KV66 JWJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV66 JWJ, 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 KV66 JWJ registered?

KV66 JWJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 2016.

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The MOT history for KV66 JWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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