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CY16 EBL

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY16 EBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,901 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 84,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,089 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,766 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 67,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 54,593 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread,and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 17,816 miles

rear tyres out of shape on inner side

Pass 2 Jul 2019 14,590 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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CY16 EBL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 CY16 EBL, 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 CY16 EBL registered?

CY16 EBL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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