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YD16 XNE

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,566 mi
Last recorded27,566 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 XNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 27,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 25,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 24,172 miles

Too clean for the emissions test

Fail 6 Feb 2024 24,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Too clean for the emissions test

Pass 11 Feb 2023 22,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 20,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 18,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 16,367 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 16,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 13,150 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 13,150 miles

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

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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YD16 XNE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 YD16 XNE, 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 YD16 XNE registered?

YD16 XNE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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