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AF16 WYZ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,870 mi
Last recorded51,870 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 WYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 51,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 43,394 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,442 miles

engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2022 34,249 miles

Steering rack slightly noise

Fail 6 Jun 2022 34,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack slightly noise

Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,801 miles

small chip in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view.

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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AF16 WYZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AF16 WYZ, 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 AF16 WYZ registered?

AF16 WYZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 WYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 WYZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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