MOT Status
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173,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre Wear Uneven
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal Contact with Disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine Under Tray Insecure
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Contact with Brake Pad Backing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre Wear Uneven
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of cap deforming (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted almost excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted almost excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm ( 225/45/17 ) (5.2.3 (e))
low emissions
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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RF16 VYD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RF16 VYD, 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 RF16 VYD registered?
RF16 VYD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2016.
Is RF16 VYD safe to buy?
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