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ML66 DYS

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML66 DYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 77,765 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box is split and has only just passed the emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 3mm recommend change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 65,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 3mm recommend change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 56,988 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,148 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 48,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad tear/bulge in tyre surface - cords exposed greatly... replace tyre... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid is dark...brake fluid refresh needed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Foreign object/nail in tyre surface...not sure if actually punctured

Fail 14 Aug 2023 48,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad tear/bulge in tyre surface - cords exposed greatly... replace tyre... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid is dark...brake fluid refresh needed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Foreign object/nail in tyre surface...not sure if actually punctured

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 30,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,358 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 18,762 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))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 18,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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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ML66 DYS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 ML66 DYS, 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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ML66 DYS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2016.

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