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C3 MYT

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

66,541 mi
Last recorded66,541 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 66,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,686 miles

Power steering pump slightly noisy - will need repair soon

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight age related corrosion at certain components

Pass 3 May 2025 64,000 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 51,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 51,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 62,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,375 miles

cable harness around exhaust tip.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,299 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 59,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 41,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,011 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 48,334 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,376 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 46,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2021 33,186 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,319 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 44,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,761 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 20,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 23,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 8,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 5,894 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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C3 MYT is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 C3 MYT, 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 C3 MYT registered?

C3 MYT is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is C3 MYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 MYT shows 33 tests with a 87.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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