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KW16 YKJ

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,444 mi
Last recorded69,444 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,444 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,880 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 65,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,685 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,750 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 YKJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 KW16 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

KW16 YKJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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The MOT history for KW16 YKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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