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YS66 EJA

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,340 mi
Last recorded88,340 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS66 EJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,831 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 73,831 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 55,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,651 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 20,896 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

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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YS66 EJA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS66 EJA, 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 YS66 EJA registered?

YS66 EJA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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