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YS16 EUB

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 EUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 69,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,659 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 65,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 55,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,203 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 50,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 42,303 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 42,302 miles

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,688 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Nov 2020 27,820 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 17,295 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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YS16 EUB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EUB, 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 YS16 EUB registered?

YS16 EUB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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