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FG66 WLC

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,559 mi
Last recorded119,559 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 WLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 119,559 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,163 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 117,163 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2023 101,451 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,926 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear outer sidewall is worn recommend changing tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,700 miles

Offside Rear suspect tyre has been run flat

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 62,700 miles

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

Offside Rear suspect tyre has been run flat

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,543 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,543 miles

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

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

Front tyres slight wear on edges

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,287 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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FG66 WLC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG66 WLC, 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 FG66 WLC registered?

FG66 WLC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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