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KX16 WJY

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,607 mi
Last recorded91,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 WJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 91,607 miles

Both rear callipers retaining springs are missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,658 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 72,858 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,963 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 58,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,760 miles

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 30 Aug 2022 45,760 miles

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

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,022 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 34,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,390 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 26,388 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,660 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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KX16 WJY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 KX16 WJY, 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 KX16 WJY registered?

KX16 WJY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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