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AF16 YLN

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 55,450 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

TPMS Light ON, Low Pressure.

Fail 13 Jul 2026 55,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

TPMS Light ON, Low Pressure.

Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,630 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2025 48,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,093 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,594 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 3mm Centre, 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 4mm Centre, 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 3mm Centre, 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 32,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,778 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 24,591 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 24,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,677 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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AF16 YLN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF16 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

AF16 YLN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is AF16 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 YLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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