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KW66 XVP

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW66 XVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,672 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 48,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 48,869 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 37,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 37,041 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 17,720 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 14,235 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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KW66 XVP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW66 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 KW66 XVP registered?

KW66 XVP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2016.

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