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W1 YRD

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,150 mi
Last recorded112,150 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 YRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 112,150 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Back Brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 92,683 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 73,327 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 55,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,690 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 19,688 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 12,685 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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W1 YRD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol 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 W1 YRD, 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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W1 YRD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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