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YY16 TVA

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,480 mi
Last recorded170,480 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 TVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 170,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 156,422 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 142,363 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,718 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 127,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 111,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 TVA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY16 TVA registered?

YY16 TVA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YY16 TVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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