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YW16 FWJ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 81,948 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 81,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & glazed up. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 67,119 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 67,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 58,828 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,474 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing

front brake pads wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,889 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 FWJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

YW16 FWJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is YW16 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 FWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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