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YY66 VWA

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,710 mi
Last recorded156,710 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 VWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 156,710 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 138,855 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,857 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod arm

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,708 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod arm

Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,878 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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YY66 VWA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY66 VWA, 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 YY66 VWA registered?

YY66 VWA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is YY66 VWA safe to buy?

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