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YP66 VLZ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP66 VLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,443 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,874 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 64,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake high travel

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 44,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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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YP66 VLZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP66 VLZ, 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 YP66 VLZ registered?

YP66 VLZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is YP66 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP66 VLZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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