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YY16 VAM

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 VAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,378 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,576 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,347 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 44,347 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,356 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,458 miles

Under tray/Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,245 miles

Under trays/Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,404 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 VAM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

YY16 VAM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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The MOT history for YY16 VAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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