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YH16 WDX

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,152 mi
Last recorded117,152 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Under tray and covers were present at time of test.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,396 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close too the legal limit and worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close too the legal limit and worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,154 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge no cords. low tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm stepped tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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 WDX 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 WDX, 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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YH16 WDX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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