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YH16 WFG

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 WFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold inner edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,888 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 48,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre bold inner edge so badly has destroyed inner edge x1 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold inside edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 42,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold inside edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,535 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 33,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 29,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,530 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 23,150 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,939 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 WFG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol 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 YH16 WFG, 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 WFG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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