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PK16 RMZ

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,901 mi
Last recorded106,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 RMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 106,901 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 106,900 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,374 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 95,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advisorey to keep an eye on this (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 84,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advisorey to keep an eye on this (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,642 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 73,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2022 57,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,851 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 34,851 miles

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

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

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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PK16 RMZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 PK16 RMZ, 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 PK16 RMZ registered?

PK16 RMZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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