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YK16 SED

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 SED
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,602 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,820 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 107,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,283 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,557 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front very badly worn on inner edge. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,345 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YK16 SED is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK16 SED, 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 YK16 SED registered?

YK16 SED is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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The MOT history for YK16 SED shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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