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YN16 VWL

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,902 mi
Last recorded76,902 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,902 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 60,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 60,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,898 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 44,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,760 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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YN16 VWL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWL, 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 YN16 VWL registered?

YN16 VWL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is YN16 VWL safe to buy?

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