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YR16 SUX

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 SUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 84,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,914 miles

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

tpms light on.

Fail 11 Jul 2025 73,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tpms light on.

Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,573 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 63,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 55,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 55,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,561 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 30,693 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 30,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

tyre pressure monitering light on

Pass 31 May 2019 24,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 May 2019 24,385 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 SUX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

YR16 SUX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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