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YW16 FWE

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 FWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 85,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 85,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,151 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks ,inner edge well worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear on trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,205 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,203 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 62,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 62,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 54,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 38,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 29,987 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 FWE 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 YW16 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

YW16 FWE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2016.

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