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YR16 WVL

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 WVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 52,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 50,759 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light indicates low pressure

Fail 14 Aug 2025 50,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light indicates low pressure

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,663 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 43,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,779 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring lobe fractured

Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,940 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 13,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 8,803 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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YR16 WVL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol 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 YR16 WVL, 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 YR16 WVL registered?

YR16 WVL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is YR16 WVL safe to buy?

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