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PO16 VJY

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,880 mi
Last recorded71,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 53,782 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 52,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 46,925 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,331 miles

Rear tyres , one is rotational the other biased inside and outside, not a recommended fitment

Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Bead lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Bead lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,122 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 38,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,861 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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PO16 VJY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PO16 VJY, 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 PO16 VJY registered?

PO16 VJY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for PO16 VJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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