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AV66 ZGU

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,355 mi
Last recorded99,355 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 ZGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 99,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 99,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 73,488 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,374 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 20 Jan 2023 63,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,022 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 38,356 miles

Front 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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AV66 ZGU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV66 ZGU, 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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AV66 ZGU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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