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AV66 LYW

2016 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,602 mi
Last recorded74,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 74,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,549 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,773 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 54,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,931 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 40,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 32,654 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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AV66 LYW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV66 LYW, 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 AV66 LYW registered?

AV66 LYW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2016.

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