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LG66 YMU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,130 mi
Last recorded46,130 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 YMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 46,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 46,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,078 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 39,077 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 34,302 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not detected

Fail 11 Oct 2021 30,343 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

emissions not detected

Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,903 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 25,898 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,981 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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LG66 YMU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG66 YMU, 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 LG66 YMU registered?

LG66 YMU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is LG66 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG66 YMU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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