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YY16 CDZ

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,618 mi
Last recorded89,618 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 CDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,618 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 89,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and in contact with disc

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 79,693 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 79,689 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,630 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,630 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,360 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 50,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,330 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,574 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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YY16 CDZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 YY16 CDZ, 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 YY16 CDZ registered?

YY16 CDZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is YY16 CDZ safe to buy?

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