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GY66 OCR

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,295 mi
Last recorded46,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 OCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 46,295 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 46,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 40,865 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 40,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 35,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge, close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 31,364 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2022 31,363 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2022 31,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,970 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 21,967 miles

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

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

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 OCR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCR, 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 GY66 OCR registered?

GY66 OCR is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is GY66 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY66 OCR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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