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SR16 YXU

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 YXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,905 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,870 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 61,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,665 miles

engine cover/undertray

Fail 21 Jul 2021 60,665 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertray

Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,546 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (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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SR16 YXU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SR16 YXU, 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 SR16 YXU registered?

SR16 YXU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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