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YD66 XLM

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,742 mi
Last recorded59,742 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD66 XLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,742 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 59,601 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 2 Oct 2024 52,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,051 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 45,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 15,988 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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YD66 XLM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD66 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

YD66 XLM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is YD66 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD66 XLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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