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AJ16 YCY

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,414 mi
Last recorded128,414 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 128,414 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both Front Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,516 miles

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

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,051 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 113,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily Stepped/Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low/Heavily Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Heavily Worn ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,891 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,681 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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AJ16 YCY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ16 YCY, 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 AJ16 YCY registered?

AJ16 YCY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AJ16 YCY safe to buy?

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