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YD66 LYW

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,963 mi
Last recorded89,963 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD66 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 89,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 81,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,958 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,770 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 13 Dec 2021 54,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 41,282 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))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,193 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 28,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall Damaged Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YD66 LYW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD66 LYW, 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 YD66 LYW registered?

YD66 LYW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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