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MC16 YHJ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 YHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 107,068 miles

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

No reading obtained on DSM

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 107,068 miles

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

No reading obtained on DSM

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,292 miles

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

Front Inner pads geting low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 85,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner pads geting low

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,890 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,890 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 51,721 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 51,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 41,227 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 41,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,892 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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MC16 YHJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MC16 YHJ, 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 MC16 YHJ registered?

MC16 YHJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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