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YC16 WFF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,006 mi
Last recorded134,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 WFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 134,006 miles

oil leak

under trays obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 22 Jun 2026 134,006 miles

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

oil leak

under trays obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 3 Jul 2025 115,851 miles

oil leak

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 2 Jul 2025 115,851 miles

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

oil leak

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,641 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 1 Jul 2024 94,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,748 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,732 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,702 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres very close to legal limit and inner edges flat spots

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 WFF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC16 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

YC16 WFF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is YC16 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 WFF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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