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AO16 YEK

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,511 mi
Last recorded38,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 YEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 38,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 33,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 31,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,850 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,067 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 17,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 13,650 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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AO16 YEK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO16 YEK, 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 AO16 YEK registered?

AO16 YEK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AO16 YEK safe to buy?

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