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RY16 AUO

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,033 mi
Last recorded65,033 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY16 AUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 65,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 44,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 29,516 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 22,679 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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RY16 AUO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY16 AUO, 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 RY16 AUO registered?

RY16 AUO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is RY16 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY16 AUO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY16 AUO have outstanding finance?

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