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PO16 VKC

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

252,762 mi
Last recorded252,762 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 252,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 252,761 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 228,422 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 228,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 207,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 185,391 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 185,391 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 160,869 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge An d devoid of pattern on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Shark toothed badly ,and devoid of pattern on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,658 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 118,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,231 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 79,227 miles

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

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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PO16 VKC 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 PO16 VKC, 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 PO16 VKC registered?

PO16 VKC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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