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YR16 EUY

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 EUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 99,928 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f day time running lamp slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

rear brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f day time running lamp slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

rear brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Fail 14 Jan 2022 75,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,794 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 49,794 miles

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

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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YR16 EUY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR16 EUY, 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 YR16 EUY registered?

YR16 EUY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is YR16 EUY safe to buy?

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