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YY65 WNW

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,260 mi
Last recorded74,260 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 WNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% - offside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,491 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,142 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,563 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 22,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YY65 WNW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY65 WNW, 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 YY65 WNW registered?

YY65 WNW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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