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SY16 WYZ

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,566 mi
Last recorded81,566 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 WYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,566 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 81,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,842 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 59,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,222 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,929 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 44,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,909 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 34,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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SY16 WYZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY16 WYZ, 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 SY16 WYZ registered?

SY16 WYZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for SY16 WYZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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