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AY16 WKE

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,801 mi
Last recorded64,801 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,189 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 60,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,366 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 55,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 51,372 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multi (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,181 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

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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AY16 WKE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 AY16 WKE, 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 AY16 WKE registered?

AY16 WKE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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