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YC16 LYV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,969 mi
Last recorded51,969 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 51,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,211 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,573 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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YC16 LYV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC16 LYV, 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 YC16 LYV registered?

YC16 LYV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is YC16 LYV safe to buy?

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