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A8 YUD

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,643 mi
Last recorded76,643 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 76,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 76,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2025 61,083 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 32,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 13,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 9,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 9,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 9,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 8,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 7,827 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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A8 YUD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 YUD, 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 A8 YUD registered?

A8 YUD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is A8 YUD safe to buy?

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