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YW16 FVU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,436 mi
Last recorded144,436 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 144,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 140,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 140,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 135,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 124,268 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,950 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 105,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,231 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (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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YW16 FVU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW16 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

YW16 FVU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is YW16 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 FVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW16 FVU have outstanding finance?

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