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KW16 LWV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 LWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,651 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 74,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,517 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 69,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 54,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,316 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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KW16 LWV 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 70%.

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 KW16 LWV, 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 KW16 LWV registered?

KW16 LWV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is KW16 LWV safe to buy?

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