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YY16 ZVS

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,611 mi
Last recorded92,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 ZVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,611 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,429 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 58,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,546 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 ZVS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc 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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

YY16 ZVS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YY16 ZVS safe to buy?

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