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YD66 XRB

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD66 XRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 82,076 miles

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 53,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 52,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 46,753 miles

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 46,753 miles

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

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,071 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Fail 17 Jan 2022 40,071 miles

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

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,662 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 33,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking above rear subframe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 27,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,426 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 XRB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

YD66 XRB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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