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YY16 HRW

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,685 mi
Last recorded43,685 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 HRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,558 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 41,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 36,977 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 36,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,159 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre sealant expired

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,976 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 HRW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

YY16 HRW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YY16 HRW safe to buy?

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