MOT Status
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158,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tested in wet conditions
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine under tray insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine under tray insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()
engine undertray is insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()
engine undertray is insecure
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear brake discs corroded and worn
Front brake discs and pads worn low
Nearside rear tyre is out of shape on inside edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear tyre worn low and slightly out of shape on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs and pads worn low
Nearside rear tyre is out of shape on inside edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear tyre worn low and slightly out of shape on inside edge
Rear brake discs worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()
plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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YN16 VSK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel 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 YN16 VSK, 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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YN16 VSK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.
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