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YS16 ETA

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 ETA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 55,528 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2025 53,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,511 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,292 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 46,292 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 41,856 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to go out of shape and minor splits around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2022 41,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to go out of shape and minor splits around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm going out of shape heavily advise (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2021 37,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 37,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 23,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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YS16 ETA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS16 ETA, 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 YS16 ETA registered?

YS16 ETA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YS16 ETA safe to buy?

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