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YT16 UPK

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,167 mi
Last recorded72,167 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 UPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,167 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 68,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint lift /movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer large mounting bush torn/split movement sideways (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer large mounting bush torn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint lift /movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer large mounting bush torn/split movement sideways (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer large mounting bush torn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside/nearside inner wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 62,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 55,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 55,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 50,474 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 44,931 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 44,931 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,174 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on but tyres ok visually

Fail 21 Feb 2020 36,900 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition In drivers swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on but tyres ok visually

Pass 2 Mar 2019 26,261 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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YT16 UPK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT16 UPK, 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 YT16 UPK registered?

YT16 UPK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YT16 UPK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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