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YM16 JOU

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,994 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,994 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,717 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,664 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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YM16 JOU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YM16 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM16 JOU registered?

YM16 JOU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is YM16 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM16 JOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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