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YO16 ZVU

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,401 mi
Last recorded45,401 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 ZVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 45,401 miles

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

sill cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2026 45,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,181 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 40,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,999 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 34,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,202 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 28,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 12,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has small amount of damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZVU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO16 ZVU, 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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What year was YO16 ZVU registered?

YO16 ZVU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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The MOT history for YO16 ZVU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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