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AO66 XEV

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 XEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also woen uneven/stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 84,605 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lamination failed (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also woen uneven/stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,528 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 75,528 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 56,396 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 56,396 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,303 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AO66 XEV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO66 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

AO66 XEV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is AO66 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 XEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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