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RY65 VKN

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY65 VKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 69,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,023 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 63,023 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,892 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,718 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 50,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,960 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 11 Feb 2021 37,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 33,857 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,605 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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RY65 VKN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 RY65 VKN, 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 RY65 VKN registered?

RY65 VKN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is RY65 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY65 VKN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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