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YC66 GXG

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,776 mi
Last recorded222,776 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 GXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 222,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 197,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 197,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 171,446 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 171,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 136,369 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 136,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 97,111 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 26 May 2021 58,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,538 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 56,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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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YC66 GXG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,498cc petrol 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 YC66 GXG, 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 YC66 GXG registered?

YC66 GXG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is YC66 GXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 GXG 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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