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YW68 MZL

2019 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,249 mi
Last recorded102,249 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Volvo V4031,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW68 MZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 102,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,418 miles

no emissions detected by smoke meter

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2024 95,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords showing inner edge/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions detected by smoke meter

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,888 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,473 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 65,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,584 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 45,584 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both and headlamp washers (3.5 (a))

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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YW68 MZL is a 2019 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 31,333 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 YW68 MZL, 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 7 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YW68 MZL registered?

YW68 MZL is a 2019 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 2019.

Is YW68 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW68 MZL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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