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YY66 XLA

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 XLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,243 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,838 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 79,838 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,337 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 31,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YY66 XLA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY66 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

YY66 XLA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2016.

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