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GY66 CMX

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,638 mi
Last recorded117,638 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 CMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior / central (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

parking brake travel high

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,612 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

long travel to handbrake lever

Fail 15 Oct 2024 106,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

long travel to handbrake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,253 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 13 Oct 2020 45,267 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/r18-92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/r18-92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 36,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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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GY66 CMX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY66 CMX, 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 GY66 CMX registered?

GY66 CMX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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