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YP66 WBK

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP66 WBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 126,555 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 126,549 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 112,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 112,714 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 98,448 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 98,447 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,880 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,176 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,645 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2020 54,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,400 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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YP66 WBK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBK, 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 YP66 WBK registered?

YP66 WBK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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The MOT history for YP66 WBK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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