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RK16 FWF

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,588 mi
Last recorded42,588 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 FWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 42,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 36,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch damaged dent

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 27,431 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch damaged dent

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 24,154 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres inner and outer shoulder and sidewall cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,657 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray firred

Fail 19 Mar 2021 21,657 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray firred

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,777 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 19,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 ZR18 92w michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,132 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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RK16 FWF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol 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 RK16 FWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK16 FWF registered?

RK16 FWF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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The MOT history for RK16 FWF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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