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YO16 VAM

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,702 mi
Last recorded36,702 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 VAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,702 miles

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,435 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 29,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm +nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 24,304 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 9,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 7,649 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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YO16 VAM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YO16 VAM, 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 YO16 VAM registered?

YO16 VAM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is YO16 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO16 VAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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