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YM65 EXW

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM65 EXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,187 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 74,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the broken nearside front road spring fouling the tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling the broken road spring (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,026 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 62,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,697 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,947 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 22,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 17,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 6,712 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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YM65 EXW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM65 EXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM65 EXW registered?

YM65 EXW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is YM65 EXW safe to buy?

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