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YY16 PUJ

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,593 mi
Last recorded70,593 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 PUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge 2254517 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,292 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge/slightly out of shape 2254517 94wx/l

Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,954 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 6 Oct 2021 43,159 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,466 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 PUJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol 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 PUJ, 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 PUJ registered?

YY16 PUJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is YY16 PUJ safe to buy?

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