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AE66 UHL

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,556 mi
Last recorded53,556 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 UHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 53,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 47,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 41,477 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 41,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 34,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,712 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2022 29,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper leaving edge of screen

Fail 23 Sep 2021 23,793 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated abs wiring in wheel arch area bare wires exposed (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts insecure abs sensor in wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper leaving edge of screen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,121 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively arch area / also loose at fixing / bolt missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2019 14,078 miles

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

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))

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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AE66 UHL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE66 UHL, 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 AE66 UHL registered?

AE66 UHL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is AE66 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 UHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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