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RK16 ZCX

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,058 mi
Last recorded90,058 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 ZCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 90,058 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 90,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 79,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,401 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 69,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,465 miles

brakes service required on display but pads look ok and brake test ok

Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,366 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 52,355 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 52,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

tracking

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.f and n.s.f brake pads wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Under trays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 30,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,096 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 ZCX 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 69.2%.

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 ZCX, 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 RK16 ZCX registered?

RK16 ZCX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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