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YX65 YPW

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,478 mi
Last recorded47,478 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX65 YPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,478 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2025 47,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,684 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,843 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,113 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 36,113 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both, dirty (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,405 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 31,405 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 26,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deforming along inner edges (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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YX65 YPW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol 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 YX65 YPW, 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 YX65 YPW registered?

YX65 YPW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is YX65 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX65 YPW 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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