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KW16 YMD

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 81,597 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 81,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 michelin all season (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,338 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 77,179 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 77,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 72,358 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,666 miles

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 16,874 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 YMD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW16 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

KW16 YMD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is KW16 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW16 YMD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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