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YY66 WSL

2017 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,124 mi
Last recorded101,124 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 WSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 101,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,406 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 95,406 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,951 miles

emissions too low to be detected

Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,146 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 83,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,708 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,057 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

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 WSL is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 42,458 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 YY66 WSL, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY66 WSL registered?

YY66 WSL is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 2017.

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