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SO65 JYY

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,324 mi
Last recorded161,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 JYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 161,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 161,324 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 149,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,133 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns tyres worn on edges, pressures low and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack slightly and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 138,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns tyres worn on edges, pressures low and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack slightly and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,270 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,266 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,183 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,182 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,373 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 109,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,646 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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SO65 JYY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 SO65 JYY, 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 SO65 JYY registered?

SO65 JYY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is SO65 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 JYY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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