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VX16 YDL

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,998 mi
Last recorded69,998 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 YDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2024 59,339 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 59,339 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 54,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 49,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,677 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 39,677 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut from each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both ns and os: tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured areas

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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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VX16 YDL 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 81.8%.

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 VX16 YDL, 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 VX16 YDL registered?

VX16 YDL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is VX16 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 YDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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