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Y77 PJY

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,416 mi
Last recorded57,416 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 PJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 57,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 57,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and knocking (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 May 2025 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and knocking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 51,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 46,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 41,076 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 35,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 33,534 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

o/s front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 7 Oct 2019

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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Y77 PJY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y77 PJY, 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 Y77 PJY registered?

Y77 PJY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is Y77 PJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y77 PJY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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