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HX66 YZS

2016 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,340 mi
Last recorded77,340 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX66 YZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 77,340 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf and osf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 77,340 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nsf and osf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,549 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 71,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Amber TPMS light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked the full circumference 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 64,018 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 64,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not closing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,968 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,093 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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HX66 YZS 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 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 HX66 YZS, 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 HX66 YZS registered?

HX66 YZS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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