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YY66 XAM

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,868 mi
Last recorded46,868 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 XAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 34,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 11,698 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 XAM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

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

Is YY66 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY66 XAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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