CarVerify

Free Car Check

YN16 VSK

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,238 mi
Last recorded158,238 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 VSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 158,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 149,072 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 149,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,381 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 134,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,382 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 87,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,102 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,215 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN16 VSK?

You can check the full history of YN16 VSK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YN16 VSK registered?

YN16 VSK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YN16 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN16 VSK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN16 VSK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YN16 VSK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.