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PY16 HFE

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,648 mi
Last recorded105,648 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 HFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,648 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 105,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand bush split with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm upper bush separating from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm upper bush separating from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front short track control arm inner and outer bush separating with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front short track control arm inner and outer bush separating with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,866 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rears on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,253 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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PY16 HFE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PY16 HFE, 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 PY16 HFE registered?

PY16 HFE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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