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YY16 DBO

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,441 mi
Last recorded76,441 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,642 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,259 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 61,259 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,449 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 49,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 37,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 DBO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

YY16 DBO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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