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YJ66 CGL

2017 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 CGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,084 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 46,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,631 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 36,628 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 27 Jan 2021 27,431 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 27,431 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play OSF track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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YJ66 CGL is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 42,458 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 YJ66 CGL, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ66 CGL registered?

YJ66 CGL is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 2017.

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