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Y16 MSM

2020 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,663 mi
Last recorded39,663 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 MSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 39,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2026 137,527 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 25,572 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 119,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 12,871 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,476 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2024 100,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2023 8,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,678 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 64,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,586 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/1791W michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 25,931 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 25,925 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y16 MSM is a 2020 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y16 MSM, 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 6 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y16 MSM registered?

Y16 MSM is a 2020 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is Y16 MSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 MSM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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