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AO66 BDY

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,965 mi
Last recorded47,965 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 BDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,965 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 47,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Starting To Wear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 27,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 21,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 13,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts + lots of stones stuck in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 10,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +small cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AO66 BDY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO66 BDY, 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 AO66 BDY registered?

AO66 BDY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2016.

Is AO66 BDY safe to buy?

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