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GF66 BYM

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 BYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 102,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,076 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,546 miles

Both front wiper blades poor / streaky

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,121 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Multiple areas/components covered in under seal limiting view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 62,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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GF66 BYM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF66 BYM, 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 GF66 BYM registered?

GF66 BYM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is GF66 BYM safe to buy?

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