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PY65 ERU

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,649 mi
Last recorded208,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY65 ERU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 208,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 114,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,417 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,003 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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PY65 ERU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY65 ERU, 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 PY65 ERU registered?

PY65 ERU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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