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KV66 MZL

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,912 mi
Last recorded103,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 81,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,693 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Undertray that runs the length of the car. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm and wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, worse on inner faces with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine wetting oil

Nearside Front bumper loose at wing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,4,2,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside floor under tray broken/part missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm to zero on inner edge with slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, worse on inner faces with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside floor under tray cracked/broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 37,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 MZL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZL, 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 KV66 MZL registered?

KV66 MZL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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