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YH16 WDU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,788 mi
Last recorded90,788 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 WDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover/undertray fitted

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover/undertray fitted

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2020 58,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,643 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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YH16 WDU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YH16 WDU, 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 YH16 WDU registered?

YH16 WDU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is YH16 WDU safe to buy?

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