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RV16 LYF

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

134,244 mi
Last recorded134,244 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 LYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 134,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake discs showing sign of over heating

Fail 28 Apr 2026 134,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding only in brake rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake discs showing sign of over heating

Pass 13 May 2025 124,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 113,944 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2024 113,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 102,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2023 102,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlight aim on lowest limits

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 93,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 71,061 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 71,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,537 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,537 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large permit in swept area of screen moved to near side out of swept area (3.2 (c) (ii))

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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RV16 LYF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol 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 RV16 LYF, 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 RV16 LYF registered?

RV16 LYF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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The MOT history for RV16 LYF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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