MOT Status
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161,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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