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MJ16 KOX

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,735 mi
Last recorded84,735 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 KOX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,735 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 84,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,387 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 78,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,804 miles

rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 28 Oct 2022 68,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,837 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 49,837 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 14,949 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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MJ16 KOX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ16 KOX, 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 MJ16 KOX registered?

MJ16 KOX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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The MOT history for MJ16 KOX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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