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YY16 TTO

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,036 mi
Last recorded96,036 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 87,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 May 2024 81,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 81,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 69,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,521 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 58,521 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres starting to deform along inner edges of tread

Pass 10 May 2021 48,085 miles

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

TYRE GLUE OUT OF DATE

Pass 15 May 2020 41,506 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 41,506 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH front coil springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,365 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 TTO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TTO, 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 TTO registered?

YY16 TTO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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