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FD66 MZP

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD66 MZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 118,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,272 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 100,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction inside mirror has a item (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,530 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction inside mirror has a items (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction inside mirror has a items (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,812 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test front inside mirror ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,810 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test front inside mirror ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,389 miles

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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FD66 MZP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel 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 FD66 MZP, 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 FD66 MZP registered?

FD66 MZP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 November 2016.

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