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YY16 CEA

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,460 mi
Last recorded43,460 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 CEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2025 43,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 39,694 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 36,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 30,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 26,671 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))

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,778 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 CEA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY16 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

YY16 CEA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is YY16 CEA safe to buy?

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