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LL16 KXM

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,788 mi
Last recorded52,788 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL16 KXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 40,720 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 40,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 24,362 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 24,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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

Pass 4 May 2019 19,399 miles

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

Engine cover and Under Tray cover fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2019 19,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 ZR 18 92W michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine cover and Under Tray cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Down to 3mm edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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LL16 KXM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL16 KXM, 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 LL16 KXM registered?

LL16 KXM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is LL16 KXM safe to buy?

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