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WG16 YKA

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,622 mi
Last recorded66,622 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus side wall damage Tyre date 2018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus uneven worn on the inner edge. Tyre date 2018 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B On the NS Bottom corner off the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 66,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus side wall damage Tyre date 2018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus uneven worn on the inner edge. Tyre date 2018 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B On the NS Bottom corner off the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 57,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 34,255 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 19,361 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 17,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 13,842 miles

Offside Front Lower DRL insecure

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

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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WG16 YKA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol 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 WG16 YKA, 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 WG16 YKA registered?

WG16 YKA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WG16 YKA safe to buy?

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