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KW65 XVP

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,768 mi
Last recorded115,768 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 XVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,768 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 115,456 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 100,420 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 85,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2022 72,440 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2022 72,436 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 60,617 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,944 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Suspect tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 50,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Suspect tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,418 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2020 42,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2019 25,309 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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KW65 XVP 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 KW65 XVP, 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 KW65 XVP registered?

KW65 XVP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 2016.

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