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YW16 FNV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 FNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2024 63,927 miles

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

Uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 21,571 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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YW16 FNV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW16 FNV, 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 YW16 FNV registered?

YW16 FNV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is YW16 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 FNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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