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YJ66 FBS

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,435 mi
Last recorded70,435 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 FBS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,435 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 70,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,773 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 14,437 miles

All tyres look under inflated

Fail 25 Oct 2019 14,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All tyres look under inflated

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 FBS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YJ66 FBS, 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 YJ66 FBS registered?

YJ66 FBS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 October 2016.

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