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KY66 ZNL

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,724 mi
Last recorded121,724 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 ZNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 121,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 110,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Too clean for emissions.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,818 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,458 miles

both front tyres down to wear indicaters

Fail 7 Sep 2020 42,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres down to wear indicaters

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,734 miles

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

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

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

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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KY66 ZNL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 KY66 ZNL, 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 KY66 ZNL registered?

KY66 ZNL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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