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YM16 DMF

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 DMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,327 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 91,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,117 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 62,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 62,841 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 51,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 42,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots bald in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots bald in places on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 31,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 31,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven stepped (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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YM16 DMF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YM16 DMF, 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 YM16 DMF registered?

YM16 DMF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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